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[quote=Anonymous]My son was tested at 10, due to similar husband shenanigans. I said: "We're going to see how your brain works, because we think we can get the school to give you more help so that you get better grades and feel better about yourself." I was pretty gung-ho, because the ADHD was obvious to everyone except my husband (who has ADHD and ASD, is in denial about it, and thinks this is normal). Since I'm a scientist, I explained what ADHD was, and how fascinating it is to be able to assess cognitive functions with simple brain-teaser type questions. I really sold it as a wonderful scientific experiment he was lucky to be part of :-)

The neuropsych found not only severe ADHD, but also a likely ASD diagnosis (that was confirmed with additional testing), dyscalculia, dysgraphia, anxiety, and exceptionally low processing speed. We used the report to beef up his already existing IEP. He was at a school with a great special needs team that had already recognized the severity of his needs, but the report doubled his extended time accommodation from 50 to 100%, allowed the use of a calculator for math tests, and gave him access to a resource class for extra help and time on assignments. He already had a typing accommodation.

Be upbeat and positive, OP. You are doing the right thing. 
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