Just thought I'd give input on the ADHD dx, especially if you are ruling out LD issues. ADHD symptoms display themselves in multiple environments. The DSM criteria state innattentive/disorganized/impulsive/hyperactive (or the first two only for innattentive type) must be present in at least three settings. These behaviors must also have surfaced before age 5. BTW, hyperfocusing can also be a symptom (ie getting so engrossed in a computer game/Tv show/lego project they don't hear the 'outside' world and struggle to change from the task. Kids I see often present with a dislike of tasks requiring mental effort with minimal stimulation (puzzles, wordsearches, coloring, organizing anything
but are usually my most talented video game players due to their ability to
hyperfocus on highly stimulating tasks.
