My eldest DS (7) is very bright and academically able but is having increasing problems with focus, listening, daydreaming and retaining verbal instructions.
I have ADHD (inattentive type) and am concerned he may have it too. His thoughts go at 90 miles an hour, like mine, and he has increasing problems switching off and getting to sleep. He says he struggles in school with verbal instructions, especially ones with several steps, and will sit there paralysed for long periods of time, when he doesn't know what to do.
We're meeting his school in a few weeks, but in the meantime I'm keen to explore some of his difficulties myself so I have concrete evidence for them.
For context, I used to be an SEN teacher and level 5 dyslexia assessor, however I've been out of education for 8 years so no longer have access to the standardised tests.
Can anyone recommend tests or resources I can easily get hold of to assess his working memory and auditory processing? I can't afford to buy the standardised test packs myself, they're priced for institutions. And private spld assessors cost a fortune (besides which, I'm confident he's not dyslexic so wouldnt need the full battery of tests). I just want some insights into his specific difficulties.
Or, should I just push the school to do it themselves?!