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My 18 year old teen has ADHD and ASD, with learning disabilities (but a high IQ). He chose a college close to home for next fall just in case he needs extra help from us. At 16, he could shovel snow, cook simple meals, clean the house, walk the dog, but he needed reminders to do these things, and he knew how to do them only because I had taught him step by step how to do them. He's not the figuring out sort of person, unless forced to. He takes no initiative. He is not independent in the real world - he has no sense of direction, cannot time management adequately, is always late unless someone reminds him to get ready beforehand, doesn't pick up on non-verbal cues, has zero small talk, no friends, doesn't think of asking for help in a timely fashion or being proactive about issues in any way, etc...

It's going to be a problem next year in college for sure. His academic skills are light years ahead of his practical life and social skills.

If you are worried please talk to a psychologist versed in diagnoses of learning disorders, anxiety, ADHD and autism. I recommend Stixrud's.

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