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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Somewhat different perspective here. Yes we are probably asking too much, but my DC learned early on that he has to work twice as hard, or really twice as long, to get to the same place as other kids. I don't know that that is a terrible thing to learn since for some it is a lifelong issue. [/quote]

I agree.  I think that we are so busy making excuses for our children that we are setting them up for a lifetime of failure.  My DD understands that her "diagnosis" is an explanation not an excuse.  Everyone has a challenge in life and her challenge (with my help and the help of professionals) is to find a way to work with/around that challenge.  That is the only way she is going to find success in life .  The world will not change for my child.  She must find ways to adapt and ways to learn working with and around her disability.  We are going overboard making excuses for our children instead of helping them to succeed.  I know this is not a popular opinion in today's world, and especially in this area, but I come from a long line of people with ADHD.  Those who were pushed to perform at their best have the happiest and most successful lives.  They do not see themselves as victims of their biology.  Those who were permitted to slide and use their disability as an excuse because they had a harder time learning are angry and miserable.  
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