“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.
“Give him verbal instruction and he’s lost.”
My grandson is getting better with verbal instruction. It has taken a lot of effort and of course, it also depends on the patience level of his teacher. Like your grandson, mine is very affectionate.
One thing that my daughter tried that seems to have been very helpful is using a pediatric chiropractor. I’m not sure how frequent the visits are, but there have been studies that have suggested that spinal alignment may have something to do with these type of difficulties.
His pediatrician had said there was no ADD/ADHD and agreed with my daughter that he should not be medicated and I’m very happy about that. There’s a boy who lives 2 houses down from me who is on meds and although he’s calmed down, he’s too calm - he actually seems drugged out and out of it. I’m sure his mom is having an easier time of it, but I just don’t think I could do that.
Frankly, I think it is society that’s screwed up and not so much the kids.