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    Too harsh

    @goodlistener While some kids start high school and are totally capable of running their own show, there are many that need extra help with reminders, studying etc. Kids mature at different rates. You definitely need to set clear goals for her, talk to her about what she needs from you to help...
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    Deep breath and here we go

    @carlosbroch My son was diagnosed in 5th grade. I think it can be harder to diagnose kids who are advanced learners because they are great at compensating until things just get so overwhelming as they get older. I don't remember the process, but understood.org is really great. And I know we went...
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    Let’s do something!! {ideas}

    @cindiw I started making mine cook a dinner each week, with planning on the weekend so we could get what they needed on our grocery trip. I often wind up helping them but it's kind of nice to do together and they are learning an important life skill. My son loves finding recipes in YouTube now...
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    Deep breath and here we go

    @carlosbroch Uhh. I feel like I could be writing this in two years. My son is diagnosed with ADHD. He was in all advanced classes for middle school. Started hs in all advanced, 1 AP, and marching band -- even though I recommended not taking all advanced. He was doing great managing on his own in...
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    Freshman and bad grades

    @sandgroper101 I also have a struggling freshman. He is diagnosed with ADHD and is also in band. When he was struggling toward the end of the first quarter we had a 504 revision and met with a teacher and 504 coordinator. He did improve for a bit but is now doing even worse. He gets obsessed...
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