We did do behavioral assessments. We as parents scored high on hyperactivity due to lots of talking, interrupting our conversations and low patience with taking turns. Teacher didn't rate any category enough to qualify for ADHD.
Have no idea about test results. First half went well. Second half he didn't want to cooperate. I really don't blame him! We drove for an hour and a half, waited another half hour for testing to start, did 45 minutes of testing, then had to navigate the messy hospital cafeteria, 40 minutes later he was back to more testing. I think he got bored with it. Two tests he didn't want to cooperate, and he finally decided he liked the paint marker and squished it. I asked the doctor how she felt about possible ADHD? She said she wasn't sure herself. She was going to think on it. So I feel again, no conclusive data. It could be ADHD and it might not be. Today I saw several children who were very hyperactive, all over the place. DS is more distracted. However, it just depends on what he is doing. Many things he can focus on for long periods. Especially if he is interested. Wait and see seems to be the name of our game. I'm so weary of this.
Sometimes I think you just have to let things play out. He is five and still has a lot of growing up to do. I guess we will wait and see. Academically he is doing great, and enjoys school mostly, and has friends. So I guess I won't sweat and just see how it unravels. Some friends went through the same thing with their dd and it took until 2nd grade to prove the giftedness. I guess I should be thankful the issues aren't worse. And enjoy his unique qualities. If it wasn't for the school I would be much more at peace with this journey. Able to enjoy my ds and not have to worry about analyzing his every waking minute.
And yes, this was a developmental psychologist at a children's hospital that is nationally known. She has ruled out Aspergers and autism twice.
