SBmom

My 13 year old son is currently being tested for ADD issues by an educational psych recommended by his private school (basically, extreme disorganization & forgetfulness.) He tends to get good grades (sometimes excellent grades) when he connects with the teacher and poor grades if he does not-- irrespective of the subject of the class.

His intelligence is fine; can read quickly & take tests fine. The problem preparing for the test-- lost or forgotten books, not writing things down, incomplete assignments, etc. If I gather the materials and help him organize himself he would get an A-. If he does it he would get a C-.

I am curious how this "ADD" hand plays out over the HS and college years (SATs, etc.) Have other parents used the testing accomodations? Does this work against your child for colleges? Any other advice on questions I am too ignorant to ask?

Also, how has this been treated for your child ? Drugs, cognitive therapy or--?

I am completely new to this; the school just suggested testing him and we're in the middle of it now. Ideas appreciated!