So the next question is - beyond the inattentive/impulsive/hyperactive challenges - how is school going? Is she learning anything? Is it fun for her? Are there any provisions for gifted kids?
Kids with ADHD particularly need educationally stimulating environments to help them maintain their focus where the teacher wants it maintained. See what I mean?
Smiles,
Grinity
School is the primary reason we're looking at the ADHD issue. She has problems at home and at school, but her grades are starting to slip and she now tells us that she must not be as smart as the other kids because she can't get her work done as quickly as they can. She is in an accelerated/gifted class, but it focuses more on lateral enrichment than true acceleration. Honestly even without the ADHD factor I think she needs more to keep her interested. It doesn't seem challenging enough for her. Socially she seems to enjoy school. Academically, she seems frustrated. I think it's partly frustration due to an inadequate curriculum and partly frustration due to the ADHD.
