I have noticed (not a scientific observation, but based on lots of kids) that many kids w/ neurological related issues * (ADHD/autism/sensory/learning disabilities..) are also gifted in certain areas. Are your kids that way ?

* is using too many ( ) every time you compose a sentence a neurological disorder ?

Lorraine

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Using () every time you compose a sentence is a sign of genius (I do it all the time)

My ds, although not officially diagnosed with anything specific ( speech delays, motor delays and the dr didn't diagnose him with Aspergers Syndrome although he has A LOT of the symptoms, she Ssaid it was very difficult to "unlabel" a child once he's been labelled with something like that)

ANYWAYS, he's been tested as being extremely intelligent (although it dosen't show up in his performance at school) So maybe that supports your theory.

Rochelle
gbb 04/06/98

My son Easton has tested very well. He has apsergers and its more socially realted. He tested above average. He is ery smart but is more immature than the rest of the gang.

I think Blake is very intelligent however, its hard for me to get things out of him. He does have photographic memory! If anyone was going to do movies or something it would be him. Can you say HAM and wants to be the center of attention. This is my autisic son....

Hunter has hearing loss, I would think that would effect your balance and such. He is very agile and like a cat. Very athletic.

Danielle
Easton, Blake & Hunter
1-24-99

Danielle, I was just lurking here, but I had to respond to that last sentence.

My middle son has significant hearing loss and absolutely perfect balance! He rode a two-wheeler at 2; at 5, he could ride a unicycle. At 15, he's an expert skier, cyclist, and rock climber.

And he's that agile, even though he has large and small motor delays. He looks really gangly and clumsy -- he couldn't run until he was almost 7.

I've always hypothesized (without confirmation) that his frequent inner and middle ear problems (vestibular system) from infancy frequently disturbed his equilibrium. As a result, he learned to cope with or compensate for that feeling of being off balance by learning to keep his balance despite the equilibrium signals.

It's just a theory....

Auntie Jen
Mom to 3 teens <sigh>
Aunt to bbg triplets 10/30/03

I don't know yet if Tyler has Aspergers's or something like it, but EI tells me he is very bright. He was counting to 30, saying all letters and most of the sounds by just over 2. He has an incredible memory IMO, although compared to the sieve my brain has become, that may not mean much! LOL

Sonya, Mommy to:

Tyler 8-15-01
Amanda 5-23-03
Leah 5-23-03
Trevor 5-23-03

Mnay people with ADHD test at a genius level. It's been documented. Einstein and Mozart both had ADHD. I have ADHD and my IQ tests anywhere between 145 and 157. My father also has ADD and his IQ is in the upper 140's also. I believe that all my children are gifted intellectually-what mother doesn't?? LOLOL!- and I know that 2 of them have ADHD

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Lorraine,
Ari, who has SID and low muscle tone, has always had incredible verbal and cogitive abilities for his age. Starting pretty young, he's seemed to figure out how to use language and pretend play to compensate for his poor motor skills. For example, if his OT tried to get him to do a puzzle, he'd pick up the pieces and start making them talk and act out a story to avoid a task that's difficult and frustraing for him. It's been hard to find a balance. His therapists are always worried about the extent of his over-compensating. I know it's a concern but I don't want to stifle that incredible imagination and creativity either. So I've got a 3.5 year old who I've been told has the cognitive and verbal skills of a 5 year old but still has trouble walking down a flight of stairs or using a spoon. The EI people don't know what to do with him!

I hope this isn't offensive to anyone here. I know we're dealing with very small issues compared to others here. But I did want to respond to Lorraine's question since I believe it applies to us.

Paula
Mom to Max , Eve and Ari
11/00