My son has been diagnosed with ADHD, with a suspicion of Asperger's syndrome thrown in. The Asperger's wasn't not formally diagnosed as such, but the signs/symptoms are undeniable. It's just mild. Needless to say, life has been tough on the poor kid.
I have found that I can really relate to most of his struggles, as I have experienced them in some form myself. The chronic disorganization of the ADHD sufferer combined with the social retardation of the Asperger's victim. Since I was a child I have always felt I was an "outsider". But for myself, I was also found to be gifted with a high IQ. School work was not hard, I loved to learn, and I crave knowledge. I can focus on things I enjoy with great patience and truly like certain mind-numbing tasks. I can become so absorbed in a book that someone will call me several times before I hear them. But other aspects of my life are a mess! Is it possible that I have all 3?? ADHD, AS, and gifted? If I do, that really sucks.
2007-01-20
04:16:04
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