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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 148949" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I don't think IQ has anything to do with his behavior. I could be wrong. However, we have a history of giftedness in our family and most of the gifted folks not only loved school but excelled. Child psychiatric/neurological disorders hit both the very bright or the avearge/below average. Their difficulties make life hard for them and their loved ones, in spite of their academic abilities. Most of us have heard of Aspergers adults who are brilliant but can't strike up a conversation with anybody because they don't understand people. </p><p>I have a mood disorder and have been in the hospital three times. I felt very safe there. Every moment was structured for me and I was just a step away from help if I felt myself falling. This was all as a young adult. I understand why kids tend to maintain well in the hospital and maybe even like it there. It is a scarier, harder world when you have to find your own way to structure your time. Some people/kids just can not do it and don't do it well. Unstructured time can give nervous/anxious kids and adults too much time to think about their fears. They may cause chaos just to get their minds off scary thoughts.</p><p> Even the brightest kids sometimes need an IEP and Special Supports. It really doesn't have anything to do with IQ--it has to do with the ability to function in life. Without learning simple life skills, sometimes by text book teaching, certain kids NEVER learn how to understand life. They are wired differently. It's not lack of intelligence. It's lack of understanding, often inborn. I'm so happy your child is getting a neuropsychologist exam. Let us know how it goes!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 148949, member: 1550"] I don't think IQ has anything to do with his behavior. I could be wrong. However, we have a history of giftedness in our family and most of the gifted folks not only loved school but excelled. Child psychiatric/neurological disorders hit both the very bright or the avearge/below average. Their difficulties make life hard for them and their loved ones, in spite of their academic abilities. Most of us have heard of Aspergers adults who are brilliant but can't strike up a conversation with anybody because they don't understand people. I have a mood disorder and have been in the hospital three times. I felt very safe there. Every moment was structured for me and I was just a step away from help if I felt myself falling. This was all as a young adult. I understand why kids tend to maintain well in the hospital and maybe even like it there. It is a scarier, harder world when you have to find your own way to structure your time. Some people/kids just can not do it and don't do it well. Unstructured time can give nervous/anxious kids and adults too much time to think about their fears. They may cause chaos just to get their minds off scary thoughts. Even the brightest kids sometimes need an IEP and Special Supports. It really doesn't have anything to do with IQ--it has to do with the ability to function in life. Without learning simple life skills, sometimes by text book teaching, certain kids NEVER learn how to understand life. They are wired differently. It's not lack of intelligence. It's lack of understanding, often inborn. I'm so happy your child is getting a neuropsychologist exam. Let us know how it goes! [/QUOTE]
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