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He just started high school last week, and I am so worried that we'll fall back into the same old routine as last year and always be scrambling to help him catch up. He tells me he wants to succeed, but he gets discouraged so easily.
He's on Focalin, and it seems to be helping.
Any other tips or pointers I can use to keep him organized and focused and on the road to success?
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I was so skeptical about putting my 14-year-old on medication. And, his dad fought me tooth and nail. But, it has turned out to be the best thing for him.
He is able to pay attention in school, his grades are going up, and he is finding that some of his impulsive behavior (making noises, laughing too loud, etc.) that annoyed his friends is subsiding, too.
He's happy, and so am I.
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He is under the care of a pediatric psychologist, who is working with his pediatrician to regulate the medication. So far the low dose of Focalin seems to be helping quite a bit.
I haven't sat down with his counselor at school yet, but I am hoping to do that next week.
Thanks so much for the resources!
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I am in the process of getting my 14-year-old son tested for ADHD. His psychologist has mentioned executive function a couple of times, and I wanted to ask how this is related to ADHD, if at all?
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In your research, have you come across any standards of how long it takes to get a diagnosis? He had his final evaluation appointment last Thursday, and I still haven't heard anything from the doc.

I am guessing there probably isn't a good answer and I should just call the doc.
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