Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son is the same, but we've weaned him off medication because of his career goals. 6 a.m. workouts, plus an executive functioning/ADHD coach, both help (not as much as medication). He can still get mostly As, though he probably works harder than most kids.

NP - Curious about the career goals, is he interested in a service academy or military? DS is 12 and medicated and dreams of a service academy. We are so torn on what to do.

You do the right thing. Do you think it’s appropriate for someone who has poor focus, attention, slow processing speed, and executive function to be handed a whole host of high level responsibilities that include synthesizing a lot of information quickly, accurately, and being decisive. And the results of those decisions meaning life or death for many. Not appropriate to try and game the system to get around adhd limitations

Save your scolding for someone who cares. A lot of people with ADHD are uniquely suited for high pressure and life and death jobs. The ability to hyperfocus and the unique risk taking profile of people with ADHD makes them an asset in Special Forces or being a fighter pilot. ER doc or EMT is also a good job.
https://www.additudemag.com/joining-the-military-adhd-anxiety/?srsltid=AfmBOor8l4TfU34YfVTy7NGnaUcWYCFHsEjsDB8bWdidSpeH7aX5QlC9

https://www.theladdermethod.com/blog/adhd-friendly-jobs-best-careers-for-adults-with-adhd

Anonymous wrote:Sounds exactly like my kid. In a selective high school and is in the process of being evaluated for ADHD and possible areas where academic supports could be helpful.

How did you decide to evaluate your child for ADHD? I'm just wondering if my dd has these symptoms because of hormones or because she actually may have adhd

Anonymous wrote:Yes you just described me until I was diagnosed and medicated at 40. Wish I had known at 14!!!

+1. I quit my job because of symptoms like these. I couldn't tell if I just hated the job, or if I needed medication, but I decided I'd rather not work at that job than take medication.

Anonymous wrote:ADHD is over diagnosed. Probably everyone but the most focused of people would qualify if asked enough questions. I’m sure if anyone took a stimulant they would be more focused and productive

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Oh come on this is probably just because she's lazy. Almost everyone procrastinates and feels overwhelmed when there's too much to do. You should teach her a lesson on doing the work immediately and tell her that if she wants to succeed in school she needs to start seriously working.

ADHD is over diagnosed. Probably everyone but the most focused of people would qualify if asked enough questions. I’m sure if anyone took a stimulant they would be more focused and productive

Yes you just described me until I was diagnosed and medicated at 40. Wish I had known at 14!!!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son is the same, but we've weaned him off medication because of his career goals. 6 a.m. workouts, plus an executive functioning/ADHD coach, both help (not as much as medication). He can still get mostly As, though he probably works harder than most kids.

NP - Curious about the career goals, is he interested in a service academy or military? DS is 12 and medicated and dreams of a service academy. We are so torn on what to do.

You do the right thing. Do you think it’s appropriate for someone who has poor focus, attention, slow processing speed, and executive function to be handed a whole host of high level responsibilities that include synthesizing a lot of information quickly, accurately, and being decisive. And the results of those decisions meaning life or death for many. Not appropriate to try and game the system to get around adhd limitations

Yes. An evaluation for ADHD would be a good idea. I'd also read up on executive function supports or see if her school can support her in building these.

Anonymous wrote:My son is the same, but we've weaned him off medication because of his career goals. 6 a.m. workouts, plus an executive functioning/ADHD coach, both help (not as much as medication). He can still get mostly As, though he probably works harder than most kids.

NP - Curious about the career goals, is he interested in a service academy or military? DS is 12 and medicated and dreams of a service academy. We are so torn on what to do.

Yes it really does sound like it could be inattentive adhd.

My son is the same, but we've weaned him off medication because of his career goals. 6 a.m. workouts, plus an executive functioning/ADHD coach, both help (not as much as medication). He can still get mostly As, though he probably works harder than most kids.

Sounds exactly like my daughter. Was diagnosed with ADHD and medication has made a HUGE difference. She knows exactly when they stop working and can actually focus in class and do the work.

Sounds exactly like my kid. In a selective high school and is in the process of being evaluated for ADHD and possible areas where academic supports could be helpful.

Does this sound like Inattentive ADHD to you?

My dd is 14 and has always struggled with procrastination and not reading questions fully as well as rushing on tests.

We always assumed this was normal and she was just being sloppy but now we are looking at other things and realize many of these could be symptoms of inattentive adhd.

She often spaces out especially in class and not out of boredom but just because he mind starts to wander.
She has difficulty concentrating at times to the point where she needs to reread a sentence multiple times just for it to make sense and enter her brain.
She reads very very fast and that often causes her to skim and she has difficulty explaining her thoughts out loud or writing them down.
She also gets overwhelmed with work that she ends up not getting anywhere or getting anything done. She gets frustrated really easily and 0 patience but once she gets into a good book she will be completely immersed.

She is very bright and she got into a selective high school so we are worried about her and her academics.