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[quote=Anonymous]I’m a 50’year old woman who always did very well in high school, worked very hard in a T10 university, and picked an occupation I’m naturally good at for success.

My kids have all struggled with studying and academic achievement, although they are quite smart with great EQ. We had my oldest tested and it was clear he had low processing speed but we were only told it was an “indicator” of ADD/ADHD and we weren’t referred for additional testing. Middle child struggles mightily at school and we’ve adjusted but again never referred for testing.

I’ve never pushed it because I knew I was unlikely to medicate the kids as it is really only seen in their academics (which are admittedly important) and not their behavior or judgment.

That said, I’m trying new things now and it’s become so obvious to me that I-myself- have markers of ADD. My mother just revealed to me that my father was advised that I was “hyperactive” in elementary school and that I should see a therapist (80s talk) but because I was reading 6 novels a week, he blew off that talk.

So- is it too late for any of us? Are there ways to deal with this that don’t involve medication? I’ve obviously compensated for weird tics I have throughout my life with success but is that it if we don’t want to resort to meds? I know, go ahead and pile on about my horrible parenting- my kids are happy and thriving - they just aren’t Ivy League bound. But I do think we need help. [/quote]

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