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<blockquote data-quote="pepperidge" data-source="post: 429636" data-attributes="member: 2322"><p>What I am probably going to say will not come across well, but a diagnosis of ADhd seems so manageable to me. There are some great medications that help, they can have all their cognitive skills intact (WISC is an intelligence test) it just requires different ways of parenting and teaching so that the child continues to feel positive. Ahalfway understanding school can help (not sure about French schools). I think parenting styles can make a big difference. </p><p></p><p>I am sure you are worried and concerned. The french society that I know often has rigid ideas about things so that may not be a comfortable fit for you. You child will go on to be capable of achieving great things. Believe in him. And find people and friends that will give you the support you need to function. </p><p></p><p>Don't rule out medication ultimately. The good think is that you can try and know in a day or two whether you like what you see. If school becomes difficult you can see. </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry, I have the perspective of a mom that if my sons only had ADHD it would seem easy. It wouldn't be of course, but we have come so much farther in our mental health and parenting journey. Its ok--you've been proactive, you are supportive of who your son is, just listen to what you think is right for him and question things that really go against your instincts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pepperidge, post: 429636, member: 2322"] What I am probably going to say will not come across well, but a diagnosis of ADhd seems so manageable to me. There are some great medications that help, they can have all their cognitive skills intact (WISC is an intelligence test) it just requires different ways of parenting and teaching so that the child continues to feel positive. Ahalfway understanding school can help (not sure about French schools). I think parenting styles can make a big difference. I am sure you are worried and concerned. The french society that I know often has rigid ideas about things so that may not be a comfortable fit for you. You child will go on to be capable of achieving great things. Believe in him. And find people and friends that will give you the support you need to function. Don't rule out medication ultimately. The good think is that you can try and know in a day or two whether you like what you see. If school becomes difficult you can see. I'm sorry, I have the perspective of a mom that if my sons only had ADHD it would seem easy. It wouldn't be of course, but we have come so much farther in our mental health and parenting journey. Its ok--you've been proactive, you are supportive of who your son is, just listen to what you think is right for him and question things that really go against your instincts. [/QUOTE]
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