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Suggest Treatment For Trouble Focussing And Careless Decision Making In An Individual
Yes i have 21 yr old son whom was diagnosed at 14 with ODD. .having issues since childhood with hype r not getting along with others ,unable to function in school, says he couldnt focus, now as an adult he ays he is still unable to focus and he is very impulse driven and careless with decision making, im thinking maybe adhd
It is possible, with a history of inability to focus and concentrate, difficulty with decisions, that he does have ADHD.
He would need to be assessed by a psychologist or psychiatrist to determine if this is the case. If confirmed then treatment can be started if this is your wish.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Trouble Focussing And Careless Decision Making In An Individual
Hi, It is possible, with a history of inability to focus and concentrate, difficulty with decisions, that he does have ADHD. He would need to be assessed by a psychologist or psychiatrist to determine if this is the case. If confirmed then treatment can be started if this is your wish. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician