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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS is a 1st grader and has been diagnosed with mild ADHD. His doc does not recommend meds. But we are worn out. Sure it is mild but it is persistent. Everything runs slowly unless I end up doing it for him - feeding, dressing, organizing all his things while he needs multiple reminders to do anything. He sucks up all available time. So what should we do next?[/quote]

I think this is what you have to for now.  This is the disease.  As he gets older you'll stop doing everything for him and transition to setting up systems for him.  As he gets older than that, you'll help him set up systems.  Yes, it's frustrating, but try to make your peace with it.  It's hard because what you are asking of him is so dang easy, why can't he just do it?  I know, I know.  You have train yourself to have more patience.

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+1. You have to adjust your expectations and parent the kid you have, not your friends' kids. It also helps to find the things your kid loves / excels at and nurture them. The focus can't all be on what he doesn't do well or you will end up with an anxious kid with low self esteem in short order. [/quote]

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