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[quote=Anonymous]Op, I don't think there is any ceiling on what a kid who is that bright can do--as long as he is motivated and interested, of course. I think the biggest issue is really how he feels about himself. I think the slow processing speed/high IQ combo is extremely frustrating. I also think that kids with slow processing speed compare themselves to others and can get really down on themselves. For my son, it's a challenge to find an environment  that is emotionally supportive enough but still very academically stimulating. We ended homeschooling for a few years, which was just what he needed at the time, and then switching to a very small mainstream private.

I think I fit this profile, too, though I have never been diagnosed with anything. On the one hand I do think it resulted in a lot of anxiety for me--in college I was terrified of being called on in class and not being able to think quickly enough on my feet... and as a result, my mind would go blank. On the other hand, the fact that it took me longer to do my homework didn't bother me at all. I just organized my time in a way that worked for me. I have three degrees from ivy league schools--so I don't think this profile kept me from doing anything I wanted to do.  [/quote]

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