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[quote=Anonymous]Is there an academic support center? I would reach out to them and say exactly what you just said here. Sometimes they will let students come in and work there, even daily, and they might be able to provide some scaffolded services and recommendations including tutors.

Nothing your kid is dealing with will be unfamiliar to them.

I have an anxious kid with EF issues, and one thing that I have really found helps is lowering the stakes a little. It’s paradoxical, but treating it all as a learning opportunity, saying, “eh, it might not work, but give it a shot,”  and having a sense of humor (“we humans have so many foibles, look at us so often getting in our own way”) helps remove some of the anxiety, which gets her unfrozen. If your daughter is like mine, then look for people who allow her to feel at ease.

Whatever happens, it won’t be her last chance at a good life. Some kids take longer to figure themselves out, but they usually learn a lot about themselves along the way.

Sending good wishes to you both. [/quote]

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