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What Could Cause Poor Concentration In A Child Despite Being Intelligent?
Hi my son can not concentrate in school and does no homework. He is very intelligent and is a sophomore in a private high school. He thinks that I need to send him to a psychiatrist for evaluation. We live in Indianapolis and I need to have him evaluated asap.
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
Hi, thanks for asking.
I can understand your concerns.
If such a child is brought to my clinic I would evaluate him for ADHD and learning disability. Both these conditions can cause school difficulty despite good intelligence.
I would suggest you see a developmental paediatrician or a child psychiatrist for his evaluation.
I hope I have helped you.
Thank you.
Dr. Meera Kotecha
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician.
I can understand your concerns.
If such a child is brought to my clinic I would evaluate him for ADHD and learning disability. Both these conditions can cause school difficulty despite good intelligence.
I would suggest you see a developmental paediatrician or a child psychiatrist for his evaluation.
I hope I have helped you.
Thank you.
Dr. Meera Kotecha
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician.
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