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IS ADHD CAUSING HIM TO FAIL?

Tue, May 22nd 2007

Our 11 year old son with ADHD is failing almost every subject in school. He doesn't seem to care. He's on focalin and is well behaved at home. He seems to be out of control at school. He lies about finishing class work, fails tests, etc. He never brings home anything to sign. I feel stressed and worried that he's heading in the wrong direction. We've taken away T.V., video games, etc. He does not seem to care.

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He was tested in 3rd grade for disabilities and actually is above average IQ.

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