ADD (no H) - medication?

[WinlessChunder]

My DS has just started Year 1 and his teacher believes he may have attention deficit issues. Although she didn't say it directly, she obviously means ADD. She was clear to say though (and I agree) he doesn't display any hyperactivity symptoms and the behaviours are mainly around lack of focus/concentration, not being able to process instructions, constantly seeming distant, slow to complete work even though he is very able etc.

I was wondering what the potential next steps were? She is going to speak to the school SENCO (he is at a private school) about what to do next but I'd like to pre-empt it.

I know it's jumping the gun a bit but I know that children with ADHD are often medicated but wondered if the same drugs were prescribed for children without the 'H' and if so, of anyone has had positive results?

Thanks.

First of all, keep in mind that a teacher has no experience, training, or qualifications to diagnose special needs. It's relatively unprofessional of her to speculate actually.

I would consider getting your DS into a paediatrician (via referral from GP or school nurse) for assessment so you can find out what's going on. SNs are tricky, and the symptoms and behaviours are overlap.

The school's responsibility is to make sure his needs are being met so that he can access the curriculum. It is not in their remit to diagnose.