I think that given the Intensity that comes with his Giftedness, he is doing an above average job of 'self-mastery' but compared to other ND children his age ( not to mention his grade,) he appears impuslive and stubborn. He can be challenging- no question, but I don't really think it's ADHD (for now anyway.)
Some times my son and I talk about it, and we say:
For all we know it is ADHD, but ADHD in a kid with this kind of LOG is so different that calling it ADHD might confuse people.
Using the lable to get accomidations may be a comopromise worth making.
What an amazing description of my daughter as well! ;-)
I'm thinking that the ADHD-combination type diagnosis might be a way to go with the school just to get her accommodations. I have a litany of things that I want to ask the "school professionals" and see what they think about what they may be able to offer. Separately, DH and I will be meeting with our pediatrician next week. I'll run by some of my "the school could do this" ideas by her as well.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
Karen
