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My daughter is a straight b student but can she have add the teacher say she take long to so work and talk to much and be defiant can she have add?

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Yes!: Children and adults with adhd often have normal iqs but they lack the ability to focus on and carry through tasks, especially those that do not interest them. Excessive talking, procrastination, and "forgetfulness" are also part of the diagosis. They may appear to slack or be called "lazy" when this is not the case at all. Have your doctor screen for the disorder and make a referral if needed.

Answered 3/29/2015

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Yes: Symptoms are consistent with add or adhd.

Answered 4/5/2013

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Yes, if her behavior: Harmfully impacts her daily functioning, obtain vanderbilt parent & teacher rating scales from her pediatrician for diagnostic evaluation for adhd & comorbid disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, learning disabilities or oppositional-defiant disorder). If adhd is confirmed. See chadd.Org for multimodal treatment (e.g., medication management, behavioral therapy & environmental manipulations).

Answered 4/3/2013

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