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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have this issue with our now 9YO DD. She was diagnosed at Children's with ADHD inattentive (not much of a factor at school as she does really well academically), with co-morbid anxiety. Since it's really difficult to tease apart cause and effect in these cases, we decided to work on the anxiety first, with a combination of CBT and a very low dose of anti anxiety medication (mostly because I have anxiety as well, and this worked well for me). Our pediatrician is coordinating care, and we see a therapist weekly, and a psychiatrist for medication management monthly. We have started treatment about 2 months ago, and there is some improvement, but we're nowhere near "done", there are still a lot of anger and anxiety issues to deal with, but we are hopeful. Good luck, OP![/quote]

+1 We had nearly identical experience to yours. Started around 8 and near crisis at 10. OP, look into Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and anxiety. Our pediatrician told us people (schools) are quick to connect ADHD and LD, and suggest stimulants. But for anxiety, that's kind of the last thing you want to do. Low dose anti-anxiety and bi-weekly CBT with psychiatrist has really helped. CBT is a practical way for your child to help themselves to be themselves.

Here are some FAQs.

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/therapies/faqs-about-cognitive-behavioral-therapy

Also, make sure the school explains their findings to you clearly. Ask as many questions as you need to. It's their job to make sure you understand. If they throw around a lot of jargon and acronyms, ask for specific examples and plain English definitions.

You're not alone and neither is your child. Approximately 1 in 5 people has a learning disability that is [u]not[/u] related to intelligence deficits. There are lots of very smart people who can't spell. :)

Understood.org is a great place to start. It has simulations and tailored resources to help you and your child.

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