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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree not to disclose.

I have a kid with ADHD and even I am very skeptical of kids who don't 'discover' they have a disability until junior year. ADHD affects all aspect of one's life, and if one can manage until that late, it is a mild case.[/quote]

Agree.  It is suspect when kids are diagnosed so late some schools think the parents "bought" the diagnosis to get testing accommodations.  I have a sophomore who most likely has ADHD.  We have known forever (early testing showed discrepancies that likely pointed to it, combined with things we've seen throughout the years).  We never got her diagnosed because she's very bright and has always done well in school.  Now she is floundering and we considered diagnosing.  I consulted with a neuropsych who said the schools/ testing companies would be skeptical.  We thought about what we would do with a diagnosis and whether she really wants extra time, etc. (she says she does not) and decided not to bother.  She does drink coffee before every test now, though, and finds it helps.  Its a mild stimulant, so is essentially a mild form of self-medication.  It has improved her txt scores quite a bit.[/quote]

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