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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ADHD became apparent for my Dd after her freshman year. She went from being a straight A student to being lucky to get a B-. Was a very tough transition but she gutted out the first year as a pre health major before she decided those classes showed her that she’s not good in those areas so she changed her major. The summer before sophomore year she saw a psychiatrist who put her on Adderall and it made a world of difference. She now has 1.5x time accommodations as well as ability to take exams  in a private setting and she has gotten straight As since then.

Her ADHD is not obvious but the transition to college really highlighted some focus and motivation issues as well as lack of organizational skills, all brought to the forefront by the lack of structure that HS provided.

Wish your DD the best![/quote]

So now grades dropping from As in an easy school to actually having to work a little in college is a sign of ADHD?

Only if you are looking to medicalize laziness and a poor college prep education. [/quote]
While this response is unnecessarily harsh, there is some truth to it.
-- Not everyone's education prior to college prepared them in the same way. 
--Not everyone has the same academic / intellectual capabilities.
-- Classes aren't necessarily designed so that everyone gets an A. In fact, if an essay-based exam, grades may be evenly distributed.
-- She has been diagnosed with depression, and that may well be playing a role in her performance and what she's telling herself about her capabilities. 
--You mentioned lack of organizational skills. Try some of the methods that students w ADHD use to stay organized.[/quote]

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