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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, it might be best to start the gentle letdown now. The service academies are notoriously difficult so if he was diagnosed at a young age and had difficulty in a classroom setting, unless he has a miraculous executive functioning turnaround, I would steer him away. I am prior service and currently work in an environment filled with service academy grads. They are all exceptionally well organized to this day. Perhaps if it continues to be a goal, you could have him try going off medication and attempt an AFROTC program. However, and I mean this in the kindest way (my son has severe ADHD), would you want your unmedicated child potentially flying a fighter jet at mach 1 or 2?  [/quote]

Probably not, but he does very well when he hyper-focuses on activities he loves (think competitive math or chess), and he's an adrenaline junkie, so I understand the attraction for him.  However, the issue regarding executive functioning is not lost on me. I don't see a miracle coming his way.  [/quote]
But your miracle is his goal.
So he may be receptive to support where other kids are resistant.

Conversations are focused on - I want you to have the tools to accomplish your goals. 
Here are some planning hacks that you need to start implementing.  You can either get an outside coach (like a sports coach) OR we can do this together - which do you want? [/quote]

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