I hope this is okay to post! I'm looking for insight from 2e adults who can provide some suggestions based on your experience, as to how I can best support my son.
Here's a little backstory:
My 5 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago (normally not diagnosed until age 6, but it was obvious enough to the psychologist). School has been challenging - he only lasted a year and a half at his first preschool (age 2-3.5) due to impulsive/aggressive behavior. That school was a highly unstructured co-op. Second preschool I thought we'd try a smaller class with much more structure, and he only lasted 2 months, due to inattention/defiance and impulsivity/aggression during the minimal amount of play time. Now he's been at his third private preschool for a year and a half, and they only allow him to attend with an ABA shadow present (still, due to impulsivity/aggression). I am planning for him to attend public kindergarten next year, but requested an IEP - today during the meeting, the psychologist presented his IQ and determined that he is 2e. I feel relieved to understand why we have struggled to find the right "fit" for him, and why all the parenting methods I've attempted and courses I've taken regarding ADHD have just not quite landed.
TLDR: What worked for you as kids in a school setting? Does homeschool better suit 2e students? What resources should I look into to support my son's behavior development?
There's a concern that he's prone to depression, which I can see becoming a real potential as he develops, if he continues struggling to connect with peers, as he is very social and wants to be friends with everybody, but most peers just don't quite understand him. 😔
Please help me help my son! 🙏🏼