Christine,

I'd like to second Gordon's recommendations.  Many doctors originally
diagnosed me as mentally retarded, even so far as saying I would be
a vegetable.

However, my parents did not give up on me.  They encouraged me to think
and learn.  They got me involved in music.  That's one of the best things
I can suggest...

At first I had a tough time at school, especially math.  After some tutoring
I really took to it.  Support your son... encourage and inspire him to do
anything he's able to.  Forget the doctors...


Regards,
Vince

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>
> Date:    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 12:53:34 +1200
> From:    Gordon Stewart <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Amazing...
>
> >>> [log in to unmask] 09/13/00 12:21 >>>
> >
> Christine,
>
> I have a 34 month old son, and have been exactly the same route that you =
> have
> been.  I have had so many different opinions about everything that it =
> makes
> my head spin.  I have stopped listening to anyone who indicates that my =
> son
> is below par cognitively because we know what we see at home and what's =
> he's
> capable of.   You have to trust your gut feeling and believe in your =
> child.
> In the meantime, do everything you can to stimulate him intellectually - =
> one
> day he'll prove that dr. wrong.  I love the look on people's faces when =
> they
> see my son do something that they think he's not capable of doing.  Just
> because he can't physically stack blocks doesn't mean there's not tons of
> stuff going on in there!
> <
>
> right on Kimberley - keep going.. - Although some people think im "dumb" =
> (before they get to know me) - My dad bought be a computer when i was =
> quite young, & I developped a strong ability for numbers, & maths, =
> computers etc..
>
> Just because we cant do something (physical) - Of our mind, there are no =
> limits to our abilities..
>
> Just keep stimulating his mind (even at this young age) - teach
> him maths =
> etc.. - dont wait till the normal school age to start - teach him
> early - =
> ...
>
> Ive seen some very young kids do/know some amazing things..
>
> gordon.
>