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[quote=Anonymous]DC is a sophomore with ADHD/ASD. DC is excelling in a small independent high school. Solid grades, managing the workload, meeting deadlines, socially engaged, plays sports, in the school play, etc. DC has very slow processing speed, and while outgoing and kind, is probably a year or so behind in maturity and “quirky.” Not strange, just unsophisticated—what we’d consider “nerdy,” back in the day. I suspect that DC will have some solid options for college, but my concern is finding the right fit. DC will need a school with small student-teacher ratios with an accepting student body—a frat/sports school isn’t DC’s jam. DC will also need ADHD accommodations, like extended time on tests. Should I hire a college counselor to help us find the right fit, given DC’s special needs? Or should we be able to figure this out on our own through research and school visits? Money isn’t an issue. Yes, this is early, but my kid is complicated and getting in front of things has helped.[/quote]

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