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[quote=Anonymous]My husband and I have long suspected ADHD inattentive for our now 15 DS. Many factors have gone into not having him tested professionally, to include not wanting him ‘labeled’ (I know) as well as cost. After taking many online tests I can absolutely see this is his issue. Although he puts his all into school work because he knows he has to, it takes him twice as long to do everything. EVERYTHING! Which has been fine with us up until now  because e’s happy and we’ve been trying to have our teen find his own path. But what worked when he was younger, like making lists to remember basics like brushing teeth and taking a shower, now is in full reen resistence mode because he’s forgetting he even has lists! We have two other younger kids, neither of whom have these issues. It’s taking its toll on how he feels about himself. And how we as his parents are treating him. He can’t go to college like this! So I’m asking this group for guidance  - what to do if you can’t afford testing and know your kid needs help? At this point all the behavioral changes we’ve tried to make aren’t working. I think he needs a doctor’s guidance and possibly meds. [/quote]

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