<p>One of the better descriptions of ADHD-I is that your brain is going 100 mph in a 50 mph zone and medication will act like a brake so you can take in the scenery. Maybe if you use this metaphor with your son, he might see how it can help him. </p>
<p>Also agree to get a 504 plan, even if he doesn’t need additional time, I feel it puts the teachers and school on notice that he is covered by ADA and they are obliged to offer him accomodations. Some have already been noted, such as preferential scheduling. Others include seating or having the teacher confirm the student has written down the assignment.</p>