My DD has no behavioural issues (puberty moods aside ) She isn't hyperactive. She just has problems focusing and is easily distracted. "Away with the fairies' and 'in her own world' is how teachers invariably describe her.
The exact same things that my son's teacher is saying about him! Oh, and the phrase "la la land" comes to mind too!

Mardydean - thanks for the heads up re: the types of ADD, I'm a rookie (although thanks to DS2 I now know about sensory processing issues!). And I couldn't agree more about the strategies/coping mechanisms being the most important thing resulting from assessment and diagnosis.

L&B ... Thanks for your thoughts - I love your take on it If he does have ADD, I'd be quite ok with it. I don't think labels define what/who the person is, but I guess having a label (as such) helps in regard to having strategy/plans to assist manage it.

Sorka ... There's medication for inattention! Wow! Think I need some of it from time to time Thanks for your thoughts as well.

This is all building a bit of a picture. His teacher did say this morning that he's fine one-on-one, but he has trouble staying focused and concentrating in a group situation. Goodness knows if it means ADD ... I guess only an assessment will tell. Thanks again ladies for all your input