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[quote=Anonymous]Dear OP,

Even though your question was not "should I have my child evaluted?" I think it is fair for folks with everyday, real-life experience with ADHD children to step up and say: "Uh.. I kinda think you should get your child evaluated." If I were to get technical, I could say that it falls into the "how are you managing it?" part of the equation.

In the end, we don't know you, don't know what you will end up doing, but what you describe really should be taken to a specialist. It *does* sound like you have apprehensions about going down the ADHD path, labeling your child, and such. Which is OK to feel. No big deal. Just don't let those feelings get in the way of helping your daughter. From what you describe—and *if* your daughter actually has ADHD—she's likely way down that path already *without* you. Label or no label.

My son (with ADHD) would never dream of making his brain's differences an excuse to be lazy or not do his homework. These kids REALLY want to come through and get it right, they just can't without extra supports. They need our help to develop coping mechanisms so they can keep up on a more neurotypical level. I also wouldn't apply the behavior of your nephew to your daughter. They are two different people. I think in fairness to you and your daughter, you should assume from the outset that she wants to do well.

I'm really not trying to be pissy with you and/or make you feel bad, but I do think you are going to see your POV of today change as you learn more about your daughter's behaviors. A specialist can really help you. We paid $3,600 to have my son evaluated and I thought "Holy Sh*t that's a lot of money." But I also took a second look at things and realized, "This is going to feel like a bargain come middle school. That $3,600 will likely set us off on the right path in our ability to understand and help our son."  Best of luck to you, truly. [/quote]

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