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[quote=Anonymous]There HAVE TO BE some things he is good at.   Find those......

My 14 year old that struggles academically is currently being tested for Auditory Processing Disorder, explained by a PP.   But he has physical and spatial intelligence that is well above normal, can build anything with his hands, understands motors and engines instinctually, is fantastic at problem solving physical problems, loves animals and trains our neighbor's dog for her because of his instincts with animals, is creative, hard working, and tries harder at his academics than most kids I know even though he never attains As in his classes.       I don't believe he is that unusual, however.  I just think we have spent a lot of time and energy recognizing what  things he is good at and we will continue to guide him in those directions along with allowing him to feel good about himself and his "gifts".

Everyone is good at something.   I firmly believe that.      The world values academic intelligence over all other types of intelligence, but there are definitely others that can be used to create a wonderful life.    But without self confidence, it will be extremely difficult.

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