Dear ScottsWife,
I also feel very frustrated in trying to figure out if my son does or doesn't have ADHD. One professional even suggested that he has 60% of the qualities of ADHD and that taking a "trail" of stimulents was a wonderful idea. It may be a wonderful idea - ask me again in about 20 years, but it seems really crazy to me.
Does your son take ADHD meds during the summer? It seems to me, as a Mom, that at least 2 weeks of really painful behavior should be expected when making such a big change. It would take me that long to figure out new disipline stratagies - LOL!
Here's a link to another book that might interest you. I haven't read it yet (waiting for Interlibrary Loan) The Mislabeled Child: How Understanding Your Child's Unique Learning Style Can Open the Door to Success (Hardcover)
by Brock Eide, Fernette Eide
I applaud you advocacy for getting your 7 year old into 4th grade. How did you do it?
And Hi Willa Gayle - who wouldn't want to skip middle school? Good luck with all that.
Smiles
Trinity
