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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, the Dr. told me he doesn't have ADHD or any LDs, but perfectionism, I'm assuming I can't get a 504 for perfectionism. Am I wrong? What can I do to help him when his processing speed is so low comparatively (2 std dev)?? He tests poorly when compared to his IQ. The only time he tests well is when he can take his time and is not in a group setting. I dread the though of him taking the SAT/ACT one day. He's young so we have years to worry about it or better yet correct it.[/quote]

No, you can't get a 504 for perfectionism.  That would be ridiculous.

Don't worry too much about it.  In real life what matters is the quality of the product (within reason), not doing it a lightening speed.  Timed testing is generally a pretty artificial environment that does not correspond to how people actually work.  Of course some jobs (eg trial attorney) are going to require thinking on your feet more quickly -- but most jobs won't force you to come up with answers on the spot. By way of example, I test *extremely* well under timed conditions - I have very fast processing speed - I would regularly be the very top of the class or 99%.  But on papers and take home exams, well, I'm much more average.  And guess what? Other than getting me excellent grades and honors that help get my foot in the door, my above-average processing speed really hasn't done much for me in life outside the classroom.  [/quote]

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