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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up with a sibling with severe ADHD that significantly impacted daily life, so I am a bit more aware of and sensitive to symptoms than my DH.

I think my 9 year old DS has some challenges and habits that are very familiar from my sibling, but it's been hard to puzzle out what's age appropriate vs potentially a symptom over the years. DH and teachers aren't concerned because he's doing very well in school...but I'm keeping track. If you had a kid with these characteristics, would you just keep watch in case it becomes more of an issue, or would you get some kind of evaluation? We do not have a ton of money, so there has to be a purpose beyond curiosity.

The patterns:

-Was one of those kids who never stopped moving until about age 6.

-K & 1st grade: trouble sitting still, trouble staying on tasks instead of chatting with other kids. Was frequently seated alone at a table at the end of the room in 1st to avoid distracting others, which made him feel like he was "a bad kid."

-In 2nd and 3rd, could sit still but distracts others at school sometimes with pencil tapping and humming, needs reminders to stop

-Home and school: trouble following multi-step directions without getting distracted by something and forgetting to follow through. Getting better at this at school, no complaints from 3rd grade teacher. At home, can't tell if this is a "can't" or "won't" issue, e.g. he'll need to set the table for dinner (clear it off, get out napkins and silverware, make sure everyone has water) and will pick up a toy or book after the first step and need multiple reminders to get back on task. I feel like I am constantly on him about things that I think should be habits after weeks/months.

-Forgetfulness about stuff when leaving the house, every. single. time. Needs reminders not only to get it together, but make sure it's actually IN his hands when walking out the door, or else he'll pick up something else and forgets.

-low frustration tolerance for things that don't come easily

-inability to visually search for things. He gave up on an Easter hunt immediately last year while his 3 year old sibling ran around actually looking for the eggs. I'm trying to teach him to look systematically but it's sloooow going.

-we use checklists and timers, but often he needs reminders....to use the checklists and timers.

What's the level at which this is an immature 9 year old, vs something we should do more for? [/quote]

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