I have a grandson with some problems, as well. He had a traumatic birth (his head got stuck in the birth canal and he swallowed amniotic fluid and developed pneumonia). He’s had problems focusing on instructions given. It’s almost like he’s someplace else and not listening, but when it comes to focusing on a project, especially building, mechanical arts, etc., he is a master.
“I have a grandson with some problems, as well. He had a traumatic birth (his head got stuck in the birth canal and he swallowed amniotic fluid and developed pneumonia). He’s had problems focusing on instructions given. It’s almost like he’s someplace else and not listening, but when it comes to focusing on a project, especially building, mechanical arts, etc., he is a master”
We are looking at possible Central Processing Disorder (CAPD) with our son for the reasons you just describe.
Give him visual instruction - and he’s got it.
Give him verbal instruction and he’s lost.
Very focused - but has some social problems that has caused some to think about Asperger’s.
However - he is very affectionate and understands the concepts of different emotions - something lacking with kids on the autism spectrum.