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OP - The first thing to do is to follow up the identification of ADHD with a full mental health evaluation by a psychiatrist with a focus on the age group to identify if it is depression, anxiety etc.  Even to treat the ADHD if it is a new medication it can take several weeks to take full effect.  Another check would be to see how  his sleep cycle is as that could be an indicator of when things start going south.  Unless his mental health is dealt with, he may continue to make little forward progress.

I agree he needs to find a routine, but it might be wise to start with seeing he is physically fit and  giving him options on joining a fitness center or other sports option as going to swim regular, joinng a running group.  It just might be he needs small steps.  Also in terms of routine, set a schedule for tasks at home he is reponsible for since you him a place to stay and food on the table. Doing his laundry, taking care of his room/bathroom and even making dinner.  Also helping with outdoor yard work and car care could be options.

Then moving onto the option of school, part-time job and or volunteer work once you know he is mentally and physically fit.  I think he definitely needs therapy to help him figure things out, too.  We did this twice with a daughter during undergrad and grad school and dealing with her health first was key.  It is only a small part of a life, but it is overwhelming when swimming in the middle of the tidal wave.  Expectations are great to have, but he needs to be capable of even trying.  Depression especially can be killing on the mental and physical energy level.[/quote]

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