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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It does sound a lot like ADHD.  You can get an evaluation at Inova Kellar in Fairfax or Children's downtown to name a couple of places.  My dd was diagnosed in 2nd grade and got services through a 504.  We got her an IEP in 3rd grade.  We finally started medication at the end of 3rd grade, and it is helping her a lot.  When she doesn't have her medicine, she says that she tries to pay attention but that she can't.  It upsets her when she can't focus on what's going on in class.  It has raised her self esteem taking the medicine and being able to keep up with her classmates.[/quote]

17:05 here. Told you. 
Op please ignore this. Just because this poster can't resist the lure of Big Pharma, doesn't mean she knows what she is talking about[/quote]

WHAT?  I avoided medication for years.  My dd first displayed signs of ADHD in preschool, then in K, then in first grade, then in second grade.  I didn't medicate until the end of third grade after trying every imaginable accommodation in school, and it not making any difference.  Her teacher even kept track of how many prompts and redirections it took in third grade for her to complete a simple worksheet - it was over 10 prompts.  That teacher was very patient.  My dd herself is glad to be on the medication because she can tell the difference and knows it helps her focus.  I would rather not use it really, but it helps.  I'm sorry if that offends you.  I never ever wanted to medicate, but we ran out of options.  My dd was being shunned socially as well, and it was affecting her self esteem.  Have you been in my shoes?  Do you know what it's like for a young girl to be shunned and not be able to focus no matter how hard she tries?  [/quote]

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