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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the posters with kids with ADHD- can they participate in time consuming extra curricular activities? My DS has ADHD and needs lots of time after school to just get the 2-3 hrs of work done.[/quote]

Sure, but things have to give. My teenager with ADHD rows. That takes a ton of time, and it's part of why DC doesn't have straight A's. But rowing is more important to DC than straight A's, and there's no guarantee DC would have straight A's without rowing. DC also plays a musical instrument. DC also has a very active social life. All of these things are important. DC's not going to get into an Ivy, but even with perfect grades, perfect scores, and high performing extra curriculars getting into an Ivy is a crapshoot. I'd rather encourage my child to find balance and joy in life.

So the real answer is, it depends. If your kid's gunning for academic perfection, that's challenging enough with ADHD without any time consuming extra curriculars. What are your goals for your DC? What are your DC's goals?[/quote]

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