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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...
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> >>> [log in to unmask] 09/13/00 12:21 >>>
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> Christine,
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> 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!
> <
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> 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.
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