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[quote=Anonymous]You really need to research more about the ADHD brain b/c your post is kind of offensive. Please don't say this stuff around your child or neurodivergent people.

The truth is, either ADHD people will choose a career that is their hyperfocus so many challenges just don't exist because it's what they enjoy & excel so they stay on top of things at OR they'll choose a job whose work environment works for the ADHD brain.

School does not work, at all, for the ADHD brain so please stop with the attitude that accommodations are some kind of unfair advantage or life failure vs. leveling the playing field in an environment that is not build for their brain.

NOW, if you do get an ADHD diagnosis, the accommodations can vary based on what issues your child has. Preferential seating, taking tests in a more distraction-free space, having SpEd help organization or executive function skills (but schools will only do this if there's an issue in school), additional test time, etc.

If she has organization or executive function issues & you don't plan on medicating, maybe it'd be better spending money initially on an executive function coach privately.

Conversely, my son found a lot of validation with an ADHD diagnosis. He (and us!) were able to get proper understanding things that are just not his fault, no matter how hard he tries. So, yes, in some areas, he has loads of laddering & more of us checking in to verify he's on track. [/quote]

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