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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]23.21 PP again.. An unrelated question.. How does his ADHD manifest itself if he's doing so well academically?  I suspect with a 1580 SAT he also has a high weighted GPA.. Also, what does he plan on studying?[/quote]

Thank you everyone for your kind responses. Sometimes DCUM can be hit or miss, and I just brace myself.

To answer, his ADHD manifests itself in his really poor executive functioning and hyperactivity. He's also highly distractable. He has an EF coach who he has had since 7th grade and his needs have changed over time, of course, but his ADHD makes his EF age about 14 years old. Luckily he was blessed with a high IQ and huge (and sometimes unhealthy) dose of perfectionism. He had a 504 all through HS and was approved for accommodations at GMU. He plans to major in computer science with a minor in physics.[/quote]

I know this is a very old post, but hoping I could get some feedback from the 23.21 poster above.

DS was just admitted to GMU CEC from the waitlist, with plans to major in Computer Science/software engineering. Stats are similar to your kid, super high IQ and intellectually strong, but with ADHD inattentive and very poor executive functioning. We really like GMU's Executive Functioning Program and understand that their learning supports are very strong. I am convinced he will need such supports to be successful in college

We want to get some insight from others who have worked with their disability services office. How was your son's first year and more importantly, what has been your experience with GMU's learning supports?[/quote]

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