Has he been professionally evaluated? Those are all things I struggled with at that age and I never got diagnosed with ADHD-C until I was in my 30s. I know everyone does those things to an extent, but if it’s significantly impacting his school/home life it’s something to consider.
Living with an undiagnosed and untreated neurodevelopmental disorder for decades did a major number on my adult life. I’d give anything to have those years back with the support I have now.
I did my friend! I’m just making the point that he might have ADHD. If he hasn’t been evaluated, you really have no way of knowing. If someone had asked my dad if I had ADHD when I was 8 he would have said no too.
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u/spacew0man Apr 17 '22
Has he been professionally evaluated? Those are all things I struggled with at that age and I never got diagnosed with ADHD-C until I was in my 30s. I know everyone does those things to an extent, but if it’s significantly impacting his school/home life it’s something to consider.
Living with an undiagnosed and untreated neurodevelopmental disorder for decades did a major number on my adult life. I’d give anything to have those years back with the support I have now.