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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a teen who I think is undiagnosed inattentive adhd, maybe even AuDHD with the Au component being super mild. Teachers have hinted at things at times (is capable of better work! Hard to keep on track!) but the school basically denied any evals as he wasn’t failing. I saw some social challenges but he always had some social interactions “normal” enough to not cause major concerns.

His dad is against the evaluation for all the same tired reasons so I am waiting for him to turn 18 to gently steer him towards getting evaluated. The problem is that since he has a lot of EF supports from me, no one knows he is prone to failing. And I saw my supports as normal parenting (making sure he does hw) but now he is older but still needs help in staying on track with his assignments and it worries me! 
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Definitely pay for an evaluation when he reaches 18.  Say, "it is my gift to you as you set off in your life and choose a career - everyone has strengths and weaknesses and I want you to know yours so that you can work on your weaknesses and play to your strengths." 
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Thank you, yes, I’ll even schedule it for him lol.
I’ve talked to him about it and said that it’s not because I think there’s anything wrong with him - it’s to know thy self and then what you said :) [/quote]

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