Originally Posted by MumOfThree
ADHD is not about paying attention, it's about regulating attention, and yes it commonly comes with working memory deficits - specifically with auditory working memory deficits. But not always.

quite honestly, ADHD did not even cross my mind when I read your original post. DS4.10's attention span is all over the place, mainly because of the interest problem I mentioned and he was evaluated for ADHD and it was ruled out. His therapists over the years never suggested ADHD either. They suggested gifted with too many different interests not necessarily in what we or the school would like to see.