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[quote=Anonymous]Keep in mind, that college is when you specialize at what you ARE good at and hopefully enjoy. Not every college requires a detailed academic core -- some are much more flexible (even top ones like Brown). You don't have to do calculus, you don't have to translate epic poems, you don't have to be a jack of all academic subjects. Your ADHD brain gets to hyper focus on what actually interests you.

I know a kid on the spectrum who obsessed about a niche issue, which made all of high school difficult because that thing was all he cared about. But he struggled through high school with tutors, and then went to a small supportive college and majored in the niche subject. He excelled at it,  of course, and is now employed on a stellar research team and loving life getting paid to do what he has always loved. Picking a college that will continue to give the social support he needed and continue to develop his independence was key. So whatever your child's challenges are, make sure those will be supported.

There are many colleges who recognize the strengths and abilities of kids who have learning challenges. Choose one of those.[/quote]

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