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[quote=Anonymous]That sounds rough, OP, in particular getting fired from a job. Even if he doesn’t say so that has got to feel terrible.

I would put all the scaffolding in place that he will accept and not mention ADHD again. If he says “you are doing this because you think I have ADHD!” you say “no, I am trusting you that the label isn’t useful for you. Maybe you se right - you know your brain best. I’m suggesting the (whatever time management tool) because I am not going to be able to be your alarm clock this year - I have an early meeting. So let’s see what we can do to help you be independent.” Or something similar with a homework system, or cues to turn stuff in. Maybe pick 2 things for him to work on.

My son has mild ADHD and learning disabilities. School is rough. But he did mature an awful lot between 16 and 18, and he just left for college and I’m pretty sure he’ll make it to class and probably won’t flunk out (he may flirt with it a bit…). Give it time. He has some growing yet to do.[/quote]

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