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DD not organised or studying for GCSEs- AIBU to step in?

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unsuresue2 · 24/04/2025 08:05

My 15, coming 16 yo DD is soooo disorganised, waiting on ADD assessment but shows all signs, and is dyslexic. Has been attempting studying over Easter hols but not sure much achieved at all. I spend hours last night trying to help sort out school notes and at least collect into subject, but no order or form. She gets overwhelmed, which is why I stepped in for this, but maybe should have at start of holidays? And write up a study timetable, or do I let her struggle on? I helped her last year actually make revision notes and revise for modules which she did much better in than ones she tried on her own….. but this time….. I thought she had learned. She does want to do well, just such a scatter brain!! I don’t know if I have the heart, the energy or if I should be such a helicopter…. But fear the consequences if I don’t will be her under achieving- when should I step in?? If at all?

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user1471505356 · 24/04/2025 08:12

Could she work with a schoolfriend to together to plan a revision programme?

Theunamedcat · 24/04/2025 08:11

I'm in the same position here he keeps saying he has a week after the holiday to study too but I think he has underestimated things again

Nappyvalley15 · 24/04/2025 08:09

Yes. Help her to organise her revision, monitor her progress and test her. If she is neurodiverse then she is at a disadvantage and needs support. Get her through these exams then worry about everything else later.

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