HI, I'M NOT A DOCTOR OR ANYTHING, I'M AN ADULT WITH ASPERGERS, ADHD & OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. MY ADVICE WOULD BE TO GET YOUR SON TESTED, BECAUSE THERE COULD BE OTHER HIDDEN SPECIAL NEED'S, & THAT'S WHY HE COULD BE HAVING DIFFICULTY, BECAUSE MAYBE HE'S NOT UNDERSTANDING THINGS, & DOSEN'T KNOW THE RIGHT WAY ON HOW TO EXPRESS HIMSELF & ASK FOR HELP. I KNOW THAT'S WHAT HAPPEND WITH ME, IS THAT I WAS ACTING OUT BECAUSE I WAS FUSTERATED & DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THINGS, & I GOT TESTED AROUND THE AGE OF 5, & THAT'S HOW THEY FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE OTHER SPECIAL NEED'S, ALONG WITH ADHD. I HOPE THIS HELPS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN FEEL FREE TO CALL ME, AT 952-212-8670.

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Given the family history of ADHD, and your son's current behavioral issues at school, why wouldn't you at least have him tested? If he was having problems with his vision, you'd have his eyes tested, and if they prescribed glasses you'd get him a pair, right? Try not to fall into the trap of thinking that ADHD is just "a behavioral issue". it is so much more complex and is rooted in the brain's chemical balance and make up. Maybe he will need medication to help him control his impulsive behaviors and maybe not... but don't let that prevent you from understanding all that you can about what he needs. My son was diagnosed at 4 and is now in kindergarten and thriving! Good luck

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We are going to have him tested. I think the idea that something neurological could "be wrong" with my baby was the issue I had to overcome. When it moves from quirky behavior to a more dynamic behavioral and social situation, I had to really take a close look at everything that we are doing and how we are doing it. Thanks for the great advice!

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