I worked with a guy in the 90’s and his son was constantly in trouble at school. I don’t know why, but thankfully he and his wife resisted Ritalin.

Fortunately the young man was referred to a school psychologist who actually helped and recommended a transfer to a magnate school of music. The change in environment had an incredible effect on the kid’s behavior and academic performance. Not only did he excel at music, but also in academic subjects he was previously failing.