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[quote=Anonymous]My 9 year old was just diagnosed with inattentive ADHD.  He’s a great kid and tries hard, but I’ve known for a long time that things are just harder for him - transitioning from one activity to the next, listening and absorbing information, etc.  They are recommending a reading specialist because his reading scores are lower than they should be on the test.  I don’t want to put him on medication yet and would prefer other alternatives first, though medication may be necessary in middle and high school.

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to handle this? How should I discuss with him to explain in a way that is helpful and not harmful?  Does anyone have stories of their own or recommendations on what types of therapies have been helpful or others that were a waste of time? Does anyone have recommendations for specific reading specialists in Maryland (Montgomery County)?

Thank you to anyone who is willing to share.  I just want him to meet his full potential as a student and to feel good about himself.[/quote]

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