Doctors appointment was today. His pediatrician suggested counseling and re-evaluation by a psychologist to rule out something other the ADD. He was hesitant to put him back on ADD meds with the posibility that there is something else going on. He also ordered some bloodwork to check for thyroid, diabeties, cholesterol issues since this anxiety has also seemed to effect his weight a little in the last year.
We have him schedule to see his pediatrician next week. sp we'll start there and see what he reccomends. It could very well be an anxiety response to the problems he's having in school. We've tried talking to his counselor but he hasn't been very helpful. So we have requested meeting with his teachers individually in an effort to find a resolution to his problem. Most of them have already agreed to allowing him to type up assignments, but he can never remember to turn them in once they're done. Which goes along with the Attention Deficit issue.
If the medication is not helping him, then he should not be taking it. All the medications for ADHD have side effects. If what has been given him is not doing him any good, then he is getting the side effects without the help.
have you taking him to a regular doctor? I would also take him to a counselor, there may be some underlining problem that no in the family is aware of
This sounds like more of a habit than anything else. I do think it would be good to get him re-evaluated and find as many resources as you can to help you work with him on his handwriting and any other issues. If his medication isn't working his doctor needs to know this as well. We're not in a position to even attempt to diagnose what may be going on, so I would turn to the experts on this. I wish you all the very best as my friend's son has ADHD and he has so much trouble with handwriting as well.