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[quote=Anonymous]People with ADHD definitely have special needs, but as a matter of legal terminology for schools and as a practical matter.

That doesn’t mean that each person, nueortypical or not, is unique and has needs that differ from others. But those with ADHD have greater needs than others. For instance, my children need more help than others cleaning their rooms; they cannot be expected to clean them independently on the same timeline as a neurotypical kid. My cousin, who has severe ADHD, is brilliant but cannot sit and read books or articles. So at work he needs a program that will read them for him. Those are both special needs.

Please don’t downplay the seriousness of ADHD to make your child feel better. It won’t make her feel better, it will likely just make her feel inadequate. Understanding the seriousness of ADHD is the foundation of managing it, both as an individual who has adhd and as a parent to a kid with ADHD.

And sadly, you’re wrong about meds. Meds aren’t a magic bullet, sadly. Your child will most likely still need some accommodations even with meds. [/quote]

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