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[quote=Anonymous]I have a ASD/ADHD child and also ASD niece - both in HS. My child always really liked school but had a really difficult year in MS, where they needed to be picked up at school with anxiety attacks and also not wanting to go. Once we medicated them properly and switched them to a school they liked, it was much better. So I guess a question would be, is your child’s medication combination right? Mine is on an SSRI for anxiety and a stimulant for ADHD. My kid cannot handle school without the stimulant. It took a bit of tinkering to find a stimulant that didn’t cause anxiety. The change of school also really helped, but it sounds like you have that piece in place. I would delve into what, specifically, your child doesn’t like about school. Is it hard to concentrate? Is it social? They don’t have anyone to sit with at lunch?  What is driving the behavior? Anxiety? Demand avoidance? Not seeing the point of school?

Another data point - My ASD niece switched to a private HS from public and just couldn’t handle it. She left to be homeschooled after a month. It was the best thing for her mental health as her behaviors were really, really concerning. She is starting her second year of homeschooling and is doing so much better. She even has a part time job. The goal would be for her to get back to school, but there is also a deep acceptance that isn’t right for her right now and her path may look a little unconventional or different but that it can be “okay” as well. She is doing well academically (she’s gifted) and is much, much happier. [/quote]

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