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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son was just evaluated and we learned he has an average IQ and slow processing speed in the borderline range. Very slow. He also has inattentive ADHD.

Anyone here have a similar SN child?  We have found it challenging to find extracurricular activities that he enjoys.  His slow processing speed impacts his ability to keep up in team sports.

Looking ahead, we wonder what job or career he would enjoy and experience success. Any ideas?

Any information shared on slow processing speed would be appreciated. [/quote]

DD does karate and plays rec soccer.  She is pretty much a bench warmer for soccer but very much enjoys the social aspect of the team.

I often wonder about a career for her.  Due to her slow processing and inability to think quick on her feet, we have ruled out courtroom attorney.  ;)

She has a huge heart so we are thinking something like hospice nurse.

DH is in high tech and works with a wide range of people (mostly men) - many brilliant but social misfits on the spectrum.  He always comes across people he would say, "Does good work but needs to do more of it."  I think if your DS choose a slow paced career where he does not have to think fast on his feet, he will be fine.
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We've ruled out emergency room physician for precisely this reason. My DD has a similar profile. She does karate and OT. Both are supposed to help with the executive functioning. Her handwriting speed has improved a ton since she started OT. Social skills in a fast paced decade are hard. I try to make sure she does a lot of individual play time and small groups, rather than lots of girls together.[/quote]

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