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[quote=Anonymous]As an adult female with executive function problems and ADD, my heart goes out to you and your dd.

I don't know what the experts say, or what other parents in your situation would say. I know that my mother never helped me organize. It never occured to me that she should. I was the one that was a hot mess. In retrospect, I think it would have done wonders for me if she had helped out. I don't blame her now for not doing anything, but looking back I can say it probably would have relieved a huge pressure off of me. I just couldn't stay on top of my room, no matter how hard I tried. Unlike boys with these issues, girls can really internalize it and feel a lot of shame and self loathing for not being able to keep organized. It's more accepted for boys' rooms to be disastrous.

I'm rambling. My point, from experience, is that it would be great if you can help her out. Also, minimize stuff. Purge anything that doesn't fit or that she doesn't wear. Does her desk have to be in her room? Is there another workspace in the house she could use? [/quote]

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