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<blockquote data-quote="Nandina" data-source="post: 752399" data-attributes="member: 23742"><p>Thanks for the update, Californiablonde. My 18 year old son has the same diagnosis. He also has some learning disabilities, particularly with math, even the most basic. But he could do algebra and geometry once he caught on to it. He is borderline impaired, hardly noticeable at first but it affects his decision-making, judgment, etc. His birth mom abused drugs and alcohol during pregnancy. He recently started smoking, pot, cigarettes, vaping...all those “adult” things. He no longer lives in the home.</p><p></p><p>We went through hell when he lived in the home just like most folks on this site. Right now the relationship is ok—he doesn’t hate us, is no longer disrespectful and doesn’t ask for money for the most part. But he is just so naive and clueless about everything! Way more than most 18 year olds. He needs so much help, though he doesn’t think he does. I sometimes wonder if he will grow up like my other kids did or will he remain in this immature state. </p><p></p><p>I try to stay out of his life for the most part so he can learn to make it on his own. (because that’s why he left home—believe me, he was in no way ready!) He was homeless for awhile. When he needs me he gets in touch and it’s usually for something he can’t do on his own and I am happy to help in those situations.</p><p></p><p>If I may ask you...not sure your son’s age but how is he doing at this stage in his life? My kid does not fit in, does not want to fit in, thinks anyone who fits in is a copout...you get the picture. If nothing else, he’s quite opinionated! Lol He really doesn’t know what he doesn’t know. I am grateful he initiates a relationship with us, but look forward to the day when he can be more self-sufficient.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nandina, post: 752399, member: 23742"] Thanks for the update, Californiablonde. My 18 year old son has the same diagnosis. He also has some learning disabilities, particularly with math, even the most basic. But he could do algebra and geometry once he caught on to it. He is borderline impaired, hardly noticeable at first but it affects his decision-making, judgment, etc. His birth mom abused drugs and alcohol during pregnancy. He recently started smoking, pot, cigarettes, vaping...all those “adult” things. He no longer lives in the home. We went through hell when he lived in the home just like most folks on this site. Right now the relationship is ok—he doesn’t hate us, is no longer disrespectful and doesn’t ask for money for the most part. But he is just so naive and clueless about everything! Way more than most 18 year olds. He needs so much help, though he doesn’t think he does. I sometimes wonder if he will grow up like my other kids did or will he remain in this immature state. I try to stay out of his life for the most part so he can learn to make it on his own. (because that’s why he left home—believe me, he was in no way ready!) He was homeless for awhile. When he needs me he gets in touch and it’s usually for something he can’t do on his own and I am happy to help in those situations. If I may ask you...not sure your son’s age but how is he doing at this stage in his life? My kid does not fit in, does not want to fit in, thinks anyone who fits in is a copout...you get the picture. If nothing else, he’s quite opinionated! Lol He really doesn’t know what he doesn’t know. I am grateful he initiates a relationship with us, but look forward to the day when he can be more self-sufficient. [/QUOTE]
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