Education

You should get him an assessment for ADHD. That’s usually the grade that these issues start showing and what you listed are primary symptoms.

@Chella that was my first thought.. then i just thinking back on it i ever was like that at his age and i don’t recall .. i also don’t wanna regret putting him on meds if he doesn’t need them. they are learning multiplication right now and he’s still having trouble with adding

Developmentally it’s completely normal. My boy is young but there has been a ton of recent research regarding boys and schooling. I highly suggest the book “raising boys in the 21st century” by Steve Biddulph. It’s really changed my perspective about the schooling system and how we expect boys to be at the same level as girl when they are developmentally behind them. Of course, there isn’t a whole lot we can do as school is vital to a boys social and mental development, but there are things you can do to channel his energy and help him get less distracted. If anything since reading the book, I’ve just become a bit more understanding and try to nurture where he is struggling. Of course, he could also be neurodiverse (which is a whole other can of worms) if you’re concerned I would speak with a health care professional.

A diagnosis doesn’t automatically imply medication is needed. There are many services and extra help he can get with the diagnosis including learning how to manage or even reduce symptoms by making lifestyle changes.

Even if he is diagnosed ADHD they have other options before meds…I’m currently going through the same thing

thank you all

Detox, vitamins and look up some Waldorf methods to teaching math/multiplication