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[quote=Anonymous]It can be really demoralizing for a kid who is already struggling to be told to "try harder".  Please get him tested.  It shouldn't cost $3k-$4k if you're not also doing educational testing for a learning disability.  Insurance usually covers ADHD testing.  Go to a good psychologist that does more than the Vanderbilt questionnaire, though.

My DS has severe ADHD and dyslexia and nothing you've said really screams dyslexia to me.  Horrible spelling CAN be a sign of dyslexia but it can also stem from ADHD if it's a task he's having trouble focusing on and everything else you've written says inattentive ADHD to me.  Bright kids with ADHD can often cope and get good grades, especially if they have the ability to hyper focus and find school subjects interesting, but organizational skills and less interesting subjects will still be a huge struggle leading to uneven performance.  If you have the testing and end up with a diagnosis, medication is just one strategy.  There are also educational consultants and coaches that specialize in working with kids with ADHD to learn organization skills that will have a lifetime benefit.

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