I share your concerns. One option is to speak to the counselor who works at the middle school she will be attending. Ask for guidance and for help when she arrives.

All parents should start in the school’s front office. Ask to speak with an administrator and bring any type of documentation and work samples you may have.

When someone has ADHD and also has an anxiety disorder, it is not uncommon for the medication used to treat the ADHD to exacerbate the anxiety disorder.

Thank you for trying to understand yourself. Yes, please talk to your mother. Explain what you describe above. Ask her to set up a consultation with your family doctor.

Researchers are doing much to reveal the secrets of the brain. The brain is a complex “universe.” This “universe” is responsible for our thinking, learning, emotions, sensations, and so much more.

ADHD is a neurologically-based disorder. Key to making the diagnosis is to establish a chronic and a pervasive history of the behaviors noted.

Your questions and concerns are on target. You need to find out more about why your daughter is struggling.

Medication for ADHD, such as Concerta, should be taken whenever the hyperactivity, inattention, and/or impulsivity could interfere with the child’s ability to function and perform.

Dear Daniel,

About 50% of children with ADHD also have learning disabilities. It sounds as if your son might have both.