A mother did not believe her son had ADHD but agreed
he was having difficulties
in the classroom….
Johnny is a 9 year-old boy who was “diagnosed” with ADHD by his
teacher who suggested to his mother that he be put on medication. His mother
did not believe her son had ADHD but agreed that her son was having some
difficulties in the classroom and brought him for a neuropsychological evaluation.
After
a comprehensive assessment, it was discovered that Johnny did not have ADHD
but was in fact extraordinarily gifted. His difficulties in the classroom
(goofing-off, talking, and generally disrupting the class) were a result of
an improper academic
placement and curriculum. Johnny was bored and was not being stimulated nor
challenged in his current environment. Once his academic environment was
changed to reflect his gifts and talents, his behavioral difficulties abated.