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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 535490" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Conners is more accurate if you have more than 3 perspectives... at least, that is the approach here.</p><p>And I agree that just scoring high on ADD/ADHD "flags" doesn't mean he is ADD/ADHD...</p><p></p><p>But, FWIW:</p><p></p><p>1. Agitated, moves around on his chair - a little. This could be Auditory Processing Disorders (APD). Or motor skills (posture problems can make sitting uncomfortable, for example). Or sensory-seeking. (or Hyperactivity)</p><p></p><p>4. Messes about - quite a lot. Organiztion is part of the executive function skills/abilities. Kids with ADD/ADHD tend to have executive function problems - but so do lots of other kids, and you can have this problem with no other diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>7. Distracted or fluctuating attention - quite a lot. Again, very common with Auditory Processing Disorders (APD). (or with ADD/ADHD, of course)</p><p></p><p>8. Disturbs the other children - quite a lot. Depends on "why" and "how"... could be a range of factors here.</p><p></p><p>12. Likes to fight - quite a lot. Depends on "why" and "how"... could be a range of factors here. "Fighting", per se, is not an ADD/ADHD "trait".</p><p></p><p>15. Easily excited and impulsive - a lot. This is executive functions, again.</p><p></p><p>16. Demands excessive attention from the teacher - a lot. This can be... Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) (not understanding what is needed without one-on-one interaction). Or, insecurity - attention seeking. Or Learning Disabilities - trying to find ways to get help for problems the child doesn't even understand themselves.</p><p></p><p>25. Not very co-operative with his classmates - here she has written "most co-operative with those younger than him" Immaturity IS a common problem with ADD/ADHD. Most kids with this ADD/ADHD socialize better with kids 2-4 years younger than themselves. It's just where their maturity level is at. </p><p></p><p>27. Learning difficulties - a little. Ah Ha. Actually acknowledged, even if not "a lot". Which might partly explain the "attention from teacher" problem... esp. if the learning difficulties are bigger than the teacher thinks. But... learning difficulties are not uniquely tied to ADD/ADHD... If you have ADD/ADHD, the chances of that being the ONLY diagnosis are actually quite low. ADD/ADHD kids may have motor skills problems, sensory issues, learning disabilities, APDs, etc. BUT... so can Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids. And "learning difficulties" can exist without other dxes, too.</p><p></p><p>What does THAT all mean? </p><p>Well, here (Canada), it would just be a flag that more testing is needed to address some of these red flags.</p><p>Nobody would diagnosis ADD or ADHD based on a single Conners survey.</p><p></p><p>Does J have some challenges? Yes.</p><p>Severe? Doesn't sound like it.</p><p>Should he have accommodations/interventions? Probably.</p><p>Which ones? (loop back... that would take more testing...)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 535490, member: 11791"] Conners is more accurate if you have more than 3 perspectives... at least, that is the approach here. And I agree that just scoring high on ADD/ADHD "flags" doesn't mean he is ADD/ADHD... But, FWIW: 1. Agitated, moves around on his chair - a little. This could be Auditory Processing Disorders (APD). Or motor skills (posture problems can make sitting uncomfortable, for example). Or sensory-seeking. (or Hyperactivity) 4. Messes about - quite a lot. Organiztion is part of the executive function skills/abilities. Kids with ADD/ADHD tend to have executive function problems - but so do lots of other kids, and you can have this problem with no other diagnosis. 7. Distracted or fluctuating attention - quite a lot. Again, very common with Auditory Processing Disorders (APD). (or with ADD/ADHD, of course) 8. Disturbs the other children - quite a lot. Depends on "why" and "how"... could be a range of factors here. 12. Likes to fight - quite a lot. Depends on "why" and "how"... could be a range of factors here. "Fighting", per se, is not an ADD/ADHD "trait". 15. Easily excited and impulsive - a lot. This is executive functions, again. 16. Demands excessive attention from the teacher - a lot. This can be... Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) (not understanding what is needed without one-on-one interaction). Or, insecurity - attention seeking. Or Learning Disabilities - trying to find ways to get help for problems the child doesn't even understand themselves. 25. Not very co-operative with his classmates - here she has written "most co-operative with those younger than him" Immaturity IS a common problem with ADD/ADHD. Most kids with this ADD/ADHD socialize better with kids 2-4 years younger than themselves. It's just where their maturity level is at. 27. Learning difficulties - a little. Ah Ha. Actually acknowledged, even if not "a lot". Which might partly explain the "attention from teacher" problem... esp. if the learning difficulties are bigger than the teacher thinks. But... learning difficulties are not uniquely tied to ADD/ADHD... If you have ADD/ADHD, the chances of that being the ONLY diagnosis are actually quite low. ADD/ADHD kids may have motor skills problems, sensory issues, learning disabilities, APDs, etc. BUT... so can Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids. And "learning difficulties" can exist without other dxes, too. What does THAT all mean? Well, here (Canada), it would just be a flag that more testing is needed to address some of these red flags. Nobody would diagnosis ADD or ADHD based on a single Conners survey. Does J have some challenges? Yes. Severe? Doesn't sound like it. Should he have accommodations/interventions? Probably. Which ones? (loop back... that would take more testing...) [/QUOTE]
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