Can do have ADHD even tho he does well school?

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As previous post states ds 10 teacher has asked me to contact gp to start assessment for adhd. He is constantly in trouble with others. Have issues with social interaction and temper. Today gp had questioned why adhd if he is able to focus on studying which I couldn’t answer and it make me question too. I will ask the teacher next week once back from half term but until then. Can children who do well in school still have adhd?

Yes. It's a myth that children with ADHD can't focus on anything. They can very much focus on things that are interesting to them. So if they enjoy learning, they can focus.

My daughter didn't do well at school prior to her diagnosis because she literally never sat down and listened so just could not take anything in at all. She's very bright now though!

On the flip side though, I'm a teacher, and I've taught a couple of kids who were doing well with their school work (although could have been even better) but went on to get a diagnosis later (behaviour wasn't great).

Thank you for this. He has always been very academic but taking turns and his impulsiveness has let him down. BUPA said they will cover up until diagnosis but not after that so will have to go through both nhs too