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<blockquote data-quote="DammitJanet" data-source="post: 71679" data-attributes="member: 1514"><p>My middle son Jamie is an example of the fact that while ADHD is not outgrown, it can learn to managed successfully. </p><p></p><p>Jamie stopped taking medication when he was 14 because he knew he had to be medication free for 4 years before entering the Marines. That was their requirements at that time. I believe it has now changed. He learned to manage his attention problems in different ways even though they were much more difficult than they would have been if he had the medications. School was not as easy for him in high school and he didnt do as well as he would have. He was still extremely hyperactive so he ran long distances to get some of that out and stayed extremely busy outdoors. </p><p></p><p>He also chose careers for himself that would not clash with being ADHD. He first went into the Marines choosing to be a MP. The military is actually a good fit for an ADHD kid because they have structure and its rugged and active. Then Jamie chose to become a law enforcement officer. The type he chose is in animal control where he is constantly out and about moving around, driving around, walking, catching things, talking to people, etc. It fits him so well.</p><p></p><p>Everyone always says how well he fits into exactly the position he is in and its because he knows himself well enough to pick the right job. (His mommy taught him that...lol) </p><p></p><p>If a person who has ADHD is stuck in a place that they cant move around, I think they would be miserable. Help your son figure out just what he wants to do and plan for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DammitJanet, post: 71679, member: 1514"] My middle son Jamie is an example of the fact that while ADHD is not outgrown, it can learn to managed successfully. Jamie stopped taking medication when he was 14 because he knew he had to be medication free for 4 years before entering the Marines. That was their requirements at that time. I believe it has now changed. He learned to manage his attention problems in different ways even though they were much more difficult than they would have been if he had the medications. School was not as easy for him in high school and he didnt do as well as he would have. He was still extremely hyperactive so he ran long distances to get some of that out and stayed extremely busy outdoors. He also chose careers for himself that would not clash with being ADHD. He first went into the Marines choosing to be a MP. The military is actually a good fit for an ADHD kid because they have structure and its rugged and active. Then Jamie chose to become a law enforcement officer. The type he chose is in animal control where he is constantly out and about moving around, driving around, walking, catching things, talking to people, etc. It fits him so well. Everyone always says how well he fits into exactly the position he is in and its because he knows himself well enough to pick the right job. (His mommy taught him that...lol) If a person who has ADHD is stuck in a place that they cant move around, I think they would be miserable. Help your son figure out just what he wants to do and plan for it. [/QUOTE]
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