Billy Johnson iHuman ADHD (13 y/o boy CC ‘I hate school’)

Billy Johnson is a 13-year-old boy who presents with difficulty in school. Per patient mother Billy’s teachers are concerned with his disruptive behavior, inability to follow directions, forgetfulness, inattentiveness, and impatience. They also report that he is unorganized with his belongings (locker and school bag) and not prepared for class. At home Billy is snapping at his mother and procrastinating with schoolwork. Mother denies any physical emotional or sexual trauma. At home Billy’s mother finds him to be fidgety, restless, irritable and anxious. Billy’s football coach has also found him to be distracted during practice stating, “he needs o get his head in the game”. Billy’s mother reports overhearing his friends refer to him as bossy or annoying. His friends are “nice kids not top students”. Billy had a rough time with the recent divorce but after a schedule was initiated, he is more comfortable with it. Billy does not follow a diet but his mother limits the amount of red food dye in the home since it seems to negatively affect his mood. Denies depression.