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Do i need to look beyond the ADHD diagnosis?

My son is 6 he is diagnosed by his doctor after all tests done to be adhd but along his hyperactivity he eats paper tissues ,soap, body creams, crayons and he cant help from spilling liquids from bottles , he also rubs on hus hands and roll his eyes and bend his head when he is excited about something in a way that doesnt seem quite normal! Should i investigate more about the matter ! Or is it ocd manifested under pressure of schooling !
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189897 tn?1441126518
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Some of those things are pretty typical adhd things.  You did not say if he has started any treatment.  If all that has happened is that you have a diagnosis, you really can't say what is what until you have tried to treat the underlying cause.
   I will say that kids with adhd can have several anxiety about school (due to their adhd) and this can manifest itself in many ways.
  His eating habits are a bit unusual.  However, one of the prime symptoms of adhd is acting without thinking (which the correct dose of medication can really help).  And, of course, anxiety can cause all kinds of unusual eating habits.

   So I think that you need to spend your time researching adhd (I can help with this) and working with your school.   Then once you/he have gotten a bit of control over those issues....you can start looking at the other things.   I hope this helps.  Please let me know if you have any specific questions.  I have a ton  of resources I have collected over the years.  Best wishes.
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