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Old 02-13-2015, 09:27 PM
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I like that the NP has set the 30 minute limit on homework. Her recover is far more important than her keeping up with her class. The slowed processing can be tested in ways that eliminate the perfectionism issue. Something that is evident but the NP did not mention is that a high IQ with low processing and other cognitive functions is usually a strong indicator of organic (injury) as a cause. But you know that.

Ever since my first injury at 10 years old, my verbal processing has been lacking even though my math processing has always been good to excellent. She may need her verbal processing functions looked at by a specialist.

I suggest you check with http://nacd.org/ to see if they can help. They have a testing program that is good at identifying issues. Then they tailor a program to the student's needs.

A question for you to answer for yourself. Would you rather she push and graduate on time but frustrated and floundering ? Or take 14 years for finish and graduate with a solid understanding of how to be a successful student ?

I never learned how to work with my dysfunctions and struggled in college. I had already completed most of my college prep high school courses by the time I had my serious academic meltdown in high school so I skated through my junior and senior year and graduated with honors. I wish I had a better understanding of how to be a successful student.

Hopefully, you will be able to find the help she needs to understand how to learn with slowed processing. It can make it difficult to memorize information.

More later.

My best to you.
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