mabelc
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Post by mabelc on Jan 6, 2019 3:31:21 GMT
Hi all My son, who has just finished his first term at university, was diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) just before his final year at school. At the time, it was a huge relief to him because he thought that by taking the meds all his "problems" would be solved. Obviously that wasn't the case and in fact he hates how he feels on the medication. He managed to get reasonable grades mostly thanks to a being able to function well during exams (the course work was, however, a nightmare for him). When he got to university, he did manage to get himself registered with the student support services, but he declined having extra time as he knew that this would just prolong the procrastination. He's now struggling to meet deadlines (he's missed all of them so far) and watching him try and fail to write the essays he has due is immensely worrying. He refuses to ask for help or to speak to his tutor. In fact, I even wonder if he truly believes he has ADHD. He's been told for his whole life by teachers that he is lazy and has a poor attitude, that I think that is how he sees himself. I guess my question to you all would be what I can do as a parent to support him and encourage him to seek help at university. Many thanks in advance.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2019 3:33:39 GMT
'Seeking help' of any sort is a major boner killer.
Consider reframing the concept, somehow.
For example, all CEOs have assistants, right?
It helps them do their very best work. It unlocks their highest possible contribution.
ADHDers are similar. Our work output / work quality can increase exponentially when we're not tripping over all the daft shit society, currently, expects.
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