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[quote=Anonymous]My youngest is in 8th grade and he's an absolute slob - clothes strewn everywhere, towels on the floor, top off the toothpaste, every toiletry on the countertop, drawers hanging open, etc. He's disorganized in other ways too, so I had him evaluted for ADHD and he did not meet criteria, but was dx with an Executive Functioning delay. As he rounds the corner into high school I think it's time I try to tackle this issue with him. Part of me is like - his room, his mess - but the fact is that it carries over to a shared bathroom (not currently shared b/c older sibling is in college, but will be again soon) and other areas in our home, and I don't feel like I'm doing him (or any future roommates/partners) any favors by not requiring more of him when it comes to picking up after himself.

Anyways, I'm open to thoughts and any suggestions. I went through a messy period in high school and my mom scooped everything into trash bags and I'd have to buy them back from her without knowing what was inside. That was just a phase for me as I was "too busy" to clean up after myself which is not what I'm experiencing with this kid. He's been this way for years. [/quote]

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