My DD is 8.5yrs old, she has a GAI of 156 (170 with extended norms). Her WISC testing showed that there were 4 sds between her VCI/PRI and her PSI scores. She was also tested with the WIAT, this was 18 months ago so a little outdated, most of her scores were around the 130 except for a 160 in maths. The Ed Psych said she was severely underperforming given her IQ scores.
We then saw a different consultant who diagnosed ADHD, plus Oppositional Defiance Disorder. She now takes medication for the ADHD which lasts her through the day at school. She also has huge anxiety issues that seem to impact on her, we are waiting to see a Paediatrician about this and get her some help for the anxiety. However, she is coasting along in school but doesn�t seem to want to push herself or let the school know what is going on inside her head. She doesn�t care for anything except Minecraft and her cats. We�ve channelled her into sport which she is loving, but she doesn�t care at all about school work, though she loves the school. We�ve never pushed her academically, but do wonder, just what she holding back.
Does anyone else have a PG kid with ADHD and/or ODD. Do they have a lack of motivation? How do you deal with a child with anxiety levels through the roof, yet with all the hyperness (compressed during the day) of ADHD and the stubborn-ness of the ODD. I struggle with her ODD more than the ADHD, though the meds really help with both. The time before the meds and the time when they have worn of are very hard on all of us. Any advice or tips on bringing up a child with a lot of letters after her name. Many thanks.
