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[quote=Anonymous]Agree with community college. You can keep an eye on him while not taking him off a college track. He might just surprise you. If it goes well and the extra 2 years bring more maturity, he can transfer to a 4 year school.

My nephew was like your son and my SIL thought college wasn't a fit. She had him do an automotive training program but let him choose one out of state. What a mess! He dropped out and she was out a lot of money. I wish she would have had him do a technical program closer to home. He lived at home doing unskilled jobs for a few years before he finally got himself together and found an ok job. The thing is while he has ADHD and LD and might have lacked maturity, he is a super smart guy.  I feel like he now has few solid career options without the college degree. If he had started at MC with supports, I think he would have made it through. And by 20 he was a much different kid than at 17 when they made the decision that college wasn't in the cards. At 20, he had the maturity to be successful in college (again with supports).

But college isn't for everyone. Even when it comes to kids without SN. I think a technical program is fine. However, your son is expressing his desire to go to college. Please don't give up on him before he even starts. [/quote]

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