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[quote=Anonymous]If I were you, I would consider medication + reading support--the reading support will be more effective if he's able to focus.

My DS was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD just before turning nine and we started medicating immediately because we already do the other things recommended (enough sleep and movement, healthy diet, etc). I can see a difference and perhaps more importantly, he sees a difference. The biggest thing is he's less frustrated with everyone and everything.

We told my son he has ADHD, although the conversation with his doctor took place in front of him and he would have realized something was up when he had to start taking a pill every morning. He asked if he could tell people and we said it's his medical information and he can share it with whoever he likes (turns out he wanted to share it with his whole class). I don't see why it needs to be a big discussion--"you have ADHD which may make it more difficult for you to focus than your peers, but here's what we're doing to try and make it easier for you..."[/quote]

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