Oh man, kindergarten teachers know how to deal with kids with mild cases of adhd. Most of us know how to deal with extreme cases of it. Your kid doesn't need a private school. He's not special.

Anonymous wrote:I'm sorry, not trying to be obtuse, but why do you think he needs support in school if he's not severe enough to need meds?

Some cases are milder than others. It still requires support and a level of understanding so that teachers may be able to accommodate learning differences (e.g. frequent movement breaks, the ability to stand vs sit, etc.) Things that kids who typically are unable to sit still for a long period would otherwise be mislabeled as choosing not to pay attention or being defiant.

I'm sorry, not trying to be obtuse, but why do you think he needs support in school if he's not severe enough to need meds?

Zero medication. He just started behavior therapy. It's not to the level that requires meds.

What medication did you decide to put him on?

Anonymous wrote:I'm surprised you could get a doctor to agree on evaluating a kid who is too young for kindergarten. So, he's 4? And someone has already decided he's adhd? Very surprised.

He just turned 5 and was evaluated by Kennedy Krieger. We noticed signs very early on but having the assessment just confirmed what we already knew.

I agree. Red flag. Perhaps give your child another year before moving.

I'm surprised you could get a doctor to agree on evaluating a kid who is too young for kindergarten. So, he's 4? And someone has already decided he's adhd? Very surprised.

St. Mary’s of the Piscataway. A small school in Clinton, MD.

I don't currently live in PG but I'm open to move because of the reasonable cost of living. If I were able to find a school with great support and academics for my son we would purchase something near that area. Would you mind sharing the name of the Catholic school?

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have recommendations for schools that have great support for lower school kids with adhd? My son will be in Kindergarten next year and we are looking for a private school that is inclusive but not total special needs.

Believe it or not, our Catholic has been amazing. Which part of PG County are you in? My child had an IEP and that not worthless. Never got any feedback, it was just a mess.

Does anyone have recommendations for schools that have great support for lower school kids with adhd? My son will be in Kindergarten next year and we are looking for a private school that is inclusive but not total special needs.