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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ADHD is over diagnosed.  Probably everyone but the most focused of people would qualify if asked enough questions.  I’m sure if anyone took a stimulant they would be more focused and productive [/quote]

Maybe, but my very bright 14 yo sounds exactly like op's child and was recently diagnosed. There is definitely a genetic component because, DH, BIL and nephew all have the same characteristics.[/quote]

But that’s my point. Probably 75% of the population could be meet the criteria to be diagnosed and would become more productive and focused individuals with a daily dose of Adderall.  The problem is everyone wants perfect kids now: kids that are organized, focused, get As, don’t procrastinate, self disciplined. Except most people aren’t all of these things.  The bar for what constitutes ADHD and needs intervention has moved drastically in the past couple decades.
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Agreed. And it’s totally normal to have some academic struggles when put into a more challenging environment (like the selective high school). While I think it may be true that some highly intelligent kids are not diagnosed until later because there is no academic impact, you would typically need see signs much earlier, like difficulty doing chores at home.

I know I can completely lose focus on a demanding day at work but I definitely don’t have ADHD. [/quote]

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