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Swim vests and a swim ring on a dock— ADHD supports as safety gear during transitions.

ADHD Supports Aren’t Training Wheels. They’re Safety Gear.

College is the moment many ADHD students drop supports—especially medication—because freedom feels good. But that’s like taking off a swim vest right before whitewater rafting. High school quietly “holds” a lot: structure, reminders, and life basics. College makes you the system. This post explains why the first semester is the worst time to experiment, and how to set mutual expectations before move-in.

College Transition

Kristin Schleicher

Mar 54 min read

Illustration titled ‘What You Can’t See: The Emotional Truth of ADHD – Imposter Syndrome.’ Shows an adult woman and a young girl sitting back-to-back, both looking anxious. Thought bubbles read: ‘One mistake and they’ll know I’m a fraud’ and ‘Everyone thinks I’m confident. I’m terrified.’ The word Imposter Syndrome is written at the bottom.

The Emotional Truth of ADHD – Imposter Syndrome (When success feels like a costume you’ll get caught wearing)

ADHD imposter syndrome doesn’t whisper—it roars. Success feels like a costume, wins vanish, and belonging feels fragile. This post explores the hidden roots, the heavy cost, and how healing begins. With practical parenting tools, you’ll learn how to prevent imposter syndrome in kids and rediscover your own worth.

The Happy Core

Kristin Schleicher

Sep 11, 20253 min read