My oldest son, now age 33 was ADD. I started him in meds about 4th grade. His grades improved, his teacher sighed relief, home life was much better, and it was a great thing. I took him off at age 15 because he was kinda small for his age, and he grew, but it was a struggle to keep him focused. He's full time Army now, and they frown on any "head meds", and he has learned to realize how to help himself. I totally agree with meds when you are sure it's not just a behavioral issue. Not giving meds is like telling a diabetic "get over it without insulin, it's JUST diabetis". Keep us up to date.