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[quote=Anonymous]My teen has been evaluated for ADHD over the past two months. I haven't had the final meeting with the psychologist to be told the results and game plan, but the psychologist made the mistake of telling my son that he scored in the 99th percentile on the verbal IQ test but had significant issues in his brain staying on task and paying attention.

I can't meet with the doctor until the end of the month but I may end up choking my teen if I have to hear one more time about how he is a genius who just cannot focus. I know I'm just frustrated with what I am perceiving to be an obviously intelligent person who comes off as lazy & irresponsible, but now he's just turned cocky and even MORE resistant to taking responsibility for himself because he feels he's gifted and does not have to focus.

I don't even have a diagnosis yet! and this kid is throwing in my face how he "CANT" because of his brain. Moms, PLEASE send me some advice on how to stay calm and not lose it with him before I even know what the issue is. And how do I encourage him to FOCUS harder and DO what he needs to do. I'm so frustrated and just burnt out. I'm trying to help him, yet he's using this as an excuse and thinks it's funny. It is not funny.[/quote]

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