I just thought of a big question though ... if he does indeed have something like the inattentive ADHD and homework/focusing on things he isn't interested in is kind of an actual challenge ...
1. I worry that telling him he may have this diagnosis will give him a reason to resist these things even more?
2. Since he is highly gifted, how does this effort (or inability to put forth effort) vs. academic aptitude thing work out through the middle school and teen years?
3. Do I need a diagnosis or can I just have him work with someone (or me) using strategies?
Sorry, I suspect this is super basic info but I am not sure what to expect or where to start. I did check out that livesinthebalance site and I will get that book The Explosive Child which actually I think I read years ago.
Thank you!!
