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[quote=Anonymous]We are in the midst of this too. My kid is intelligent and struggles due to neurodivergence. Not every human excels in a world that's not designed for how they learn. No one requires the neurotypical kids to learn the way a neurodivergent person does so the neurotypical kids have a built-in advantage.

I tell my kid I'm proud of them. They forget to turn in assignments, which is usually the reason for any poor grades. They need accommodations, which are taking a long time to get. Professors are understanding, thank goodness.

First, kid's mental health is #1. I fully support their choices to drop a class, do what they need to be healthy, etc.

1. See if they can drop a class.
2. Explore getting an executive function coach.
3. Therapy, if needed.
4. Explore if they need medication for depression, anxiety, or ADHD. 
5. Math can be tricky for certain kids, and dyscalculia/ADHD/anxiety or any combo can cause lots of stress and forgetfulness.

A parent here on this forum is being snarky about kids who are "not good at tests." But who were the tests designed for? Kids who can sit still for hours on end. A kid who sits still is not necessarily smarter but will get a better score.

In sum, support your kid and feel good about their unique qualities. 
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