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[quote=Anonymous]Not taking meds was not an option in our house. We were sensitive to the side effects, and tried to alleviate them, and were generally incredibly supportive with executive issues, did not burden him with chores in the last few years of high school, accommodated many of his quirks... but As were a must, apart from AP Calc BC, which was too hard for him, which everyone recognized. Thankfully we did have money to pay for tutors. In your case, I would coach him for his executive function issues (we did that ourselves because the executive function coach was a bridge too far), and convince him to take his meds. Maybe he needs a different kind of stimulant as well, or a different dose.

And instead of yelling and threatening, EXPLAIN what higher grades can offer: merit aid, or a spot in a better college. This materially impacts him, because if you save money on tuition, that's money left over for a car you could buy for him, or a down payment on future housing, or something else... he sounds as if he isn't aware of the financial ramifications of academic success.

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