You are right, the only way to know if it will help him is to try it. Typically, an individual needs to focus and slow down a bit to think things through in all areas of life, not just in school. ADHD medication can help with so much more than academic and classroom performance.
Penny
ADDitude Community Moderator, Parenting ADHD Trainer & Author, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism