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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 471120" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Welcome. Glad you found us. Sorry you had to. This is an awesome place and you will receive alot of support from the CD family.</p><p></p><p>Intelligence and impulse control are two entirely things. I found that it was difficult to get the school and the Pediatrician to acknowledge my difficult child's issues because he was very handsome, very polite and also very bright. One on one or with a small group you would never know that he had ADHD but...in a group setting he could get out of control from all the stimulation. Our Pediatrician told me when he was five or six "I've known him since he was born...he is not ADHD." Ironically five years later when I joined an ADHD support group the leader invited this same Pediatrician to address the parents. As soon as she came into the room she sought me out and said "I have learned alot since X was a little boy. I was wrong." in my humble opinion Pediatricians either over diagnosis ADHD or under diagnosis ADHD. Very few are that knowledgeable.</p><p></p><p>I am a strong supporter of neuro/psychological evaluations. That said, there is a simple evaluation sheet called the Conner (if I remember correctly and I think I do). This sheet is completed by all the teachers who come in contact with the student as well as family members and sometimes others.Probably there is a blank ond available on the internet. Our elementary schools are well aware of this form and don't hesitate to share their experiences.</p><p></p><p>Now is the time for you to see proper evaluations before he becomes convinced that he is a "bad boy" as he soon will. Self image is set early on and peer relationships are hugely important. I am sending you understanding and caring thoughts of support. Your child is special. Hugs. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 471120, member: 35"] Welcome. Glad you found us. Sorry you had to. This is an awesome place and you will receive alot of support from the CD family. Intelligence and impulse control are two entirely things. I found that it was difficult to get the school and the Pediatrician to acknowledge my difficult child's issues because he was very handsome, very polite and also very bright. One on one or with a small group you would never know that he had ADHD but...in a group setting he could get out of control from all the stimulation. Our Pediatrician told me when he was five or six "I've known him since he was born...he is not ADHD." Ironically five years later when I joined an ADHD support group the leader invited this same Pediatrician to address the parents. As soon as she came into the room she sought me out and said "I have learned alot since X was a little boy. I was wrong." in my humble opinion Pediatricians either over diagnosis ADHD or under diagnosis ADHD. Very few are that knowledgeable. I am a strong supporter of neuro/psychological evaluations. That said, there is a simple evaluation sheet called the Conner (if I remember correctly and I think I do). This sheet is completed by all the teachers who come in contact with the student as well as family members and sometimes others.Probably there is a blank ond available on the internet. Our elementary schools are well aware of this form and don't hesitate to share their experiences. Now is the time for you to see proper evaluations before he becomes convinced that he is a "bad boy" as he soon will. Self image is set early on and peer relationships are hugely important. I am sending you understanding and caring thoughts of support. Your child is special. Hugs. DDD [/QUOTE]
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