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How do you deal with a child who doesn't "Buy In" to the whole education process?
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<blockquote data-quote="Lifeinthefoxhole" data-source="post: 394571"><p>Lourdes: </p><p> </p><p>I, too, have a 16 year old who is not into the whole educational process. In looking back, I can see symptoms of Asperger's, but so mild they could have flown under the radar until he hit a level (He's a junior) where he can no longer fly on his ability to "get by." </p><p> </p><p>First I thought ADD, perhaps depression. ADD has been pretty much ruled out, so now we are exploring other options. He just started therapy with a good counselor so maybe in the next few months we'll get to start unraveling his issues. He's unmedicated for the moment. I was grateful the therapist wanted to get to know him better before suggesting anything. </p><p> </p><p>So we are just starting this road. It is such a stuggle for me. I am a former high school teacher, and I have seen this now from both sides. I have worked with teens for a long time and I never thought I would be in this boat. At one point, I actually thought adolescence would be easier for me as a parent because I had all this experience with teens. (Now I just keep quiet!) </p><p> </p><p>I am so grateful to have found this board. I have been lurking for months, reading books and just "gathering intelligence." It can be such a challenge to keep your head on straight when dealing with your own child. </p><p> </p><p>I guess I should write up a signature, huh? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>Jan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lifeinthefoxhole, post: 394571"] Lourdes: I, too, have a 16 year old who is not into the whole educational process. In looking back, I can see symptoms of Asperger's, but so mild they could have flown under the radar until he hit a level (He's a junior) where he can no longer fly on his ability to "get by." First I thought ADD, perhaps depression. ADD has been pretty much ruled out, so now we are exploring other options. He just started therapy with a good counselor so maybe in the next few months we'll get to start unraveling his issues. He's unmedicated for the moment. I was grateful the therapist wanted to get to know him better before suggesting anything. So we are just starting this road. It is such a stuggle for me. I am a former high school teacher, and I have seen this now from both sides. I have worked with teens for a long time and I never thought I would be in this boat. At one point, I actually thought adolescence would be easier for me as a parent because I had all this experience with teens. (Now I just keep quiet!) I am so grateful to have found this board. I have been lurking for months, reading books and just "gathering intelligence." It can be such a challenge to keep your head on straight when dealing with your own child. I guess I should write up a signature, huh? :) Jan [/QUOTE]
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