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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi all, my kid has been displaying more and more adhd signs (he is 12), to the point where his grades suffer not because he isn’t doing the work but because he forgets or loses things or doesn’t hear what the adults are saying. His dad definitely is undiagnosed adhd and I think my dad (his grandparent on the maternal side) is as well. 
I am thinking about actually testing him. My main interest is being able to provide him with as many accommodations at school as possible, so its better if he is over diagnosed than if my concerns are brushed off.
In terms of this, as well as spending less, should I go through school or through his ped? 
And how do I make sure that my concerns aren’t brushed off?
Thank you![/quote]

I would get on a waiting list for a psychiatrist and go see your pediatrician in the meantime. My pediatrician is actually fantastic with ADHD; he has ADHD himself, is up to date on all the newest research, etc. Some are going to be better than others.

If the kid's grades are suffering, you have a diagnosis in hands, and you have an idea of what to ask for as far as accommodations go, you have a much better chance of the school not brushing off your concerns. As for your pediatrician and psychiatrist, go through the DSM and look at all the symptoms of ADHD. Write down each symptom that applies and underneath each one, list specific examples of the symptoms. Make sure you're including early childhood behavior as well. I did this and it wasn't actually necessary but better over-prepared than under-prepared.

You'll be in much better shape, as both a parent and advocate, if you have a good idea of what ADHD is, and there are a lot of great resources out there for that. Youtube is actually a good resource: Dr. Russell Barkley and "how to ADHD" are good channels to start with. [/quote]

Thank you so much, this is extremely helpful![/quote]

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