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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I do have another kid with pretty severe special needs. 11yo is my oldest, and I thought many of his quirks were typical when he was younger  (super sensitive to light, now obvious low tone issues, etc). We’ve had him evaluated for ADHD twice, and even tried medication, but it had the opposite of the intended affect. He is a serious nail biter, and I read somethings a few weeks ago about anxiety that aligned very much with what he’s got going on. The coat wearing might be further evidence (in which case I’m leaning towards possible therapy) or just a weird tween thing. I haven’t said anything to him about it beyond asking him to remove it if he’s helping me cook or something since it’s super bulky.[/quote]

Maybe they don't need so much testing and therapy. That can make a kid anxious because you're telling them ultimately there's something wrong with them. Most kids with anxiety are extremely bright and it is a manifestation of that. It sounds like you suffer from anxiety about this, so maybe lighten up a bit generally. [/quote]

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