Re: Runs in the family, but we're all in denial

[billd]

Wow, Derek – who is your boss – can I work there, too?

Some parts of your life were similar to mine. I was indeed Mr. Fixit, and in fact, still am. I qualify for almost anything I apply for in maintenance, mechanics, etc. I was a mechanic when I was 15, had my own repair shop for small engines/lawn mowers, was able to skip most shop classes as I already knew all the material, 1975 Plymouth troubleshooting state champion for our state, set records for the written and practical tests (but nearly failed non-shop classes except for SCIENCE) went to college and got an AA in automotive mechanics, 4.0 GPA, deans list (but was miserable in school BEFORE college)

Same for the IQ – somewhere in the 130 area if I recall…. score VERY high in reading and math, and yet those are the classes I struggled with. I’m told by the neuro-psyc that I’m in the “superior” range on those. So how can a person with the IQ, who scored always in the top 10% nationally and locally in the tests of basic skills (if anyone remembers those) and at times in the top 5%, especially with math, reading and science (not too bad in social studies either) how can one test so well, but have real serious troubles with grades in some classes in school?

I may borrow some of your thoughts for helping/aiding/compensating for my ADHD……… might just work.

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