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[quote=Anonymous]OP, my DS8 is being assessed for ADHD now.

He wouldn't know what to do if the soccer ball *did* come to him-- and is currently improvising his two piano pieces for an end of March recital. Apparently, reading the music and playing it as written is "boring." In the past, he has tested as EG (we'll see what this new round of tests comes back as).

Like the PP said, I'm not sure if the things you describe are ADHD or gifted/bored or maybe both-- they get bored because they're easily distracted and because their intellect is ahead making it even easier to get bored and distracted.

I'm commiserating- we knew for awhile that ADHD was a distinct possibility and put off testing because it felt overwhelming. Now, I'm glad we're going through the testing- I need some more patience and better strategies.

As for meds...I would do the testing then make the decision based on the results. I don't think a doctor is just going to say "it's ADHD, here are some meds." I expect a more complete strengths and weaknesses profile- and will work with strengths until/unless it's clear that meds are needed for functioning and growth. 
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