Hey @Hope_4  It is great to hear that you will be booking in a coaching session this week! I know you mentioned that you were researching around ADHD, and I thought I would share a post we have here around ADHD as well as a collection of resources we have here. I thought you might find these helpful to have a read through. We also have a youth community here which your daughter may be interested in joining. We have some spaces specifically for our neurodivergent community. We also have some resources around ADHD for young people here. Take care and all the best with the coaching service. ... View more

Hi again @ConcernedMomof1 , I can hear how worried you are about your 17yo - it does sound like his response to praise is a really common one though ... as @Schooner has said.  We have some ideas over here about self-confidence and communication  might be helpful!  let us know    Does you son do any hobbies out side of school - sports or anything? If he struggles with school, it might be a positive for his self-esteem if he can start building skills elsewhere?    ... View more