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[quote=Anonymous]DD is a junior in HS - diagnosed in preschool with ADHD combined type.  Each phase has its own challenges - if there's one thing I have learned it's that early intervention is really important. You don't need your pediatrician's permission to get your child tested if you suspect something.

Pay attention to where your child struggles/breaks down - make a list of the hard things and seek out strategies to help address them. Additudemag.com is a great resource.

To answer your question, my 17 year old with ADHD is driving, she independently does her homework and is up and out the door for school with no problems. She got her first job this summer. It is possible! But it takes a lot of building skills to get there... it's definitely been a journey. I have found that working with an executive function/ADHD coach is really helpful esp in the teen years. We're still working on many important areas like regulating emotions (hard for any teen) and personal organization. Hang in there and make sure to celebrate the small wins.

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