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[quote=Anonymous]Our 8th grade DS was recently diagnosed with LDs + low processing speed (came from a  full neuropsych evaluation)

ADHD was not clear; largely because of the self reported information, none of it was high enough to make it seem definite. If anything it would be inattentive. No signs of impulsive behavior.

The psych included ADHD in the report as she thought that it could support accommodations and in case we wanted to medicate. She said to keep an eye on it.

DCs grades are okay; some slip from 7th but think this is more related to LD/ content area / dealing with increased demands in 8th and getting a 504 in place.  He is able to stay focused during homework and for the most part turn in assignments and remembers tests and key appointments (e.g. remember to meet me at the dentist today). They still need help with some EF basics and getting a study routine set. Also need help being able to determine time tasks take but these seem to be very related to the slow processing speed.

Whenever I look into I end up feeling like a "bad parent" for not medicating, that somehow they would magically turn into the perfect/better student (truly the only concern). If I knew with 100% certainty that it was ADHD I would but I still have lots of questions. Any suggestions?[/quote]

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