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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I would get him checked for seizures tomorrow. Seriously, tomorrow. What you describe with the zoning out and waking up and not knowing what is going on is NOT a normal part of ADHD and it is not that common. Even a seizure of only a few seconds exhausts the brain and makes it very difficult to focus and remember anything. Which accounts for his really poor memory. Really really really, please, this could be seizures.

Here's an overview:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/petit-mal-seizure/symptoms-causes/syc-20359683

Symptoms

A simple absence seizure causes a vacant stare, which may be mistaken for a brief lapse in attention. The seizure lasts about 10 seconds, though it may last as long as 30 seconds. There's no confusion, headache or drowsiness after the seizure.

Symptoms of absence seizures include:

A sudden stop in activity without falling.
Lip smacking.
Eyelid flutters.
Chewing motions.
Finger rubbing.
Small movements of both hands.
Afterward, there's usually no memory of the incident. But if the seizure is longer, the person may be aware of missed time. Some people have many episodes daily. When it happens, it can interfere with school or daily activities.

A child may have absence seizures for some time before an adult notices them. This is because the seizures are so brief. A decline in a child's learning ability may be the first sign of the seizure disorder. Teachers may say the child has trouble paying attention or that a child is often daydreaming.[/quote]

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