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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sounds as though he could be gifted and learning disabled (GT/LD, twice exceptional or 2E), OP. These children need very special care, because their giftedness masks their learning disabilities and vice-versa, which means they are not identified as either most of the time, but they struggle and can become depressed and unmotivated. With the right environment and support, on the other hand, they can blossom into very high achievers. I have a child like this, and my quirky yet highly intelligent DH also struggled in school.

Your son would benefit from a full neuropsychological evaluation if you can afford it (they run from $3K up at Children's Hospital). At the very least begin by researching on the internet. It sounds as if he could have ADD or executive functioning issues (spacey). An IQ of a 138 is considered gifted. If the evaluation unearthes a learning disability, you can ask the school for an IEP, a legal plan protecting his rights to special services and accommodations, some of which can come in very handy: for example, he can be eligible for extra time on exams if he tends to have low processing speed. He can have a classroom aide or extra organizational help from the resource room. Armed with the gifted score, you can also negotiate with the teachers that they forego some routine work with him in favor of more in-depth projects that would spark his interest. Etc, etc.

Good luck. Don't let him down![/quote]

Thanks.  This are helpful insights.  I plan to go the testing route, and I think that might be the answer to some of this puzzle.   My frustration is very selfish, as school came easily to me and was my ticket out of a rough family background, so there are a lot of emotions swirling that are not fair to him.   The "Don't let him down" resonates.  Thank you.   [/quote]

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