"Many well-meaning people have tried to talk to me about overcoming laziness or addressing a lack of discipline, but the “discipline” and will is there. It’s often a matter of executive function, demand avoidance, and/or fluctuating capacity. I’m also pretty sleep-deprived in this season of parenting. In these moments, my anxiety often takes over and proclaims, “It is going to ruin your life if you do this incorrectly, so get it right or don’t do it at all,” and then I just can’t do it." ➡️➡️➡️THIS IS ME TOO!! Making the tiniest mistake leads to catastrophic thoughts and I feel like such a failure and like I can't get anything right.
Just know you're doing your best, and that more often than not, that means you're doing a great job even when it doesn't seem like it (now if I can just also take that advice for myself!) AuDHD is wanting flexibility while not being able to handle it at the same time for me. It's great that you were able to embrace it. ❤️
I homeschool my kids, too. I have three and my youngest has Down syndrome, so a bit atypical over here, too. Your love and determination to do the best for your child shines through so clearly. Thank you for sharing what is working and what needs reconsidering, sometimes it’s hard to step back and get a clear view. Good luck with the end of your school year!
"Many well-meaning people have tried to talk to me about overcoming laziness or addressing a lack of discipline, but the “discipline” and will is there. It’s often a matter of executive function, demand avoidance, and/or fluctuating capacity. I’m also pretty sleep-deprived in this season of parenting. In these moments, my anxiety often takes over and proclaims, “It is going to ruin your life if you do this incorrectly, so get it right or don’t do it at all,” and then I just can’t do it." ➡️➡️➡️THIS IS ME TOO!! Making the tiniest mistake leads to catastrophic thoughts and I feel like such a failure and like I can't get anything right.
Just know you're doing your best, and that more often than not, that means you're doing a great job even when it doesn't seem like it (now if I can just also take that advice for myself!) AuDHD is wanting flexibility while not being able to handle it at the same time for me. It's great that you were able to embrace it. ❤️
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I homeschool my kids, too. I have three and my youngest has Down syndrome, so a bit atypical over here, too. Your love and determination to do the best for your child shines through so clearly. Thank you for sharing what is working and what needs reconsidering, sometimes it’s hard to step back and get a clear view. Good luck with the end of your school year!
Thank you for reading! It really does remind us of the importance of humility and flexibility. Good luck with the end of your school year as well ❤️
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Whoa! I hadn't heard of the fever effect. Thanks for sharing. I love Embrace Autism's design. I can always follow things better on there!
Yes! All of their content is so accessible and easy to comprehend!