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[quote=Anonymous]DS(12) is pushing the boundaries of what his current school can do. His official dx (from 4 yrs ago) is ADHD + anxiety. We’re waiting for a re-eval, and I’m pretty sure they’ll toss depression in the mix. Many people who know him think he may be kissing the autism spectrum as well. We are open to medication, but he has had extreme adverse reactions to stimulants in the past.

Re. School: Until now, he’s always had a few classes (math, science) where he basically already knew the information and could coast, while putting more effort elsewhere. But that is starting to no longer be the case, and the work load has jumped significantly this year. Grade wise, he’s putting in huge effort and getting mostly the equivalent of US B’s with some A’s & C’s thrown in (we live overseas). I’m ok with this, but as the load increases, it’s plain to me that there will soon be no way to cover the gap between his skill set and the demands, and tutor support is quite limited where we are. Socially, he struggles. Mostly, he breaks out in tears when under stress, and the lack of emotional control has turned him into a bit of a pariah and his self esteem is quite low.

His school couldn’t be smaller. There are 6 kids in his English class, going up to maybe 25 for undifferentiated classes like gym. He has an IEP. But he, himself, says he doesn’t want to be treated differently, so he refuses extra time, use of computer for assignments, getting pulled aside for 1:1 aid, etc.

At this point, we are open to options. Maybe a boarding school in the US or U.K. that specializes in ADHD and that has staff on hand to help with the emotional control? I was thinking that maybe if he were in an environment where the supports are more universally used, he’d feel less singled out and be willing to accept help. Sending him far, far away when he hasn’t really tried the help being offered seems an over reaction. But if the environment destigmatized his struggles, maybe it’s worth it?

Anyone else here btdt?[/quote]

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