3 days left to turn in any school work for junior year. She is in defense mode and shut down and wants to do well, do the work but is not capable of doing any work at home, or at school, or somewhere else to study. Sleep deprived, AFRID, autistic and combined ADHD. Want her to turn work in for her well-being, self-esteem. Will flunk art and teacher said she lacks dedication and I saw her shrink into herself even more. Just want her to pass remaining classes so she can heal and move forward with whatever support we can find. Any ideas to suggest to her? (anything I say is viewed as a demand and she feels shame). I have had teachers chunk out work but....

Posted by elizabethramaker at 2022-05-16 20:58:35 UTC