Anonymous
11/17/2023 13:59
Subject: Support decision that is (likely) to backfire
How well does she handle academic stress?
Anonymous
11/17/2023 08:55
Subject: Support decision that is (likely) to backfire
OP how old is your DD? Did she go through the Unstuck and on Target program? Thinking in those terms, she should be mapping out a path that includes backup plans B, C, D, etc, including off-ramps. How self-aware is she? Is she prone to all-or-nothing thinking? What adults (not her parents) can help her with this?
Anonymous
11/17/2023 07:48
Subject: Support decision that is (likely) to backfire
I need expert advice.
DD is ASD and has medical issues, physical disability. Has a very low stress tolerance both mentally and physically. Has had psych stays.
DD has surprised us by wanting to pursue a program that is high stress and very active. She wants to do it because she wants to be like her peers.
On one hand, we are very proud of her bravery. On the other, this has an 80% chance that this will not go well and will make her slide backwards.
We don’t want to discourage her taking initiative. But, how do we put some realistic supports in to help her? Give her an out?
DD is ASD and has medical issues, physical disability. Has a very low stress tolerance both mentally and physically. Has had psych stays.
DD has surprised us by wanting to pursue a program that is high stress and very active. She wants to do it because she wants to be like her peers.
On one hand, we are very proud of her bravery. On the other, this has an 80% chance that this will not go well and will make her slide backwards.
We don’t want to discourage her taking initiative. But, how do we put some realistic supports in to help her? Give her an out?