ADHD and Gifted Children
The Eide Neuro Learning Blog has a great take on new research about how the brain structure of high IQ children is different from other children. This research is being covered in Nature and the New York Times but the Eide’s take is different:
“This may not come as a complete surprise to some parents of gifted children. In a press release that is now racing around the Internet, NIMH researchers show us that the higher one’s I.Q., the more immature prefrontal cortex development…at least age 7. Aha.“
It is notable that ADHD and dyslexia are developmental problems where the child exhibits behaviour and skill levels more suitable for a child several years younger.
The Biology of Late Bloomers – Gifted, but Immature?
Find Out More:
Books:
- Physical Activities for Improving Children’s Learning and Behavior
- Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level
- Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
- Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism : A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Autism)
- Beyond Ritalin: Facts About Medication and Other Strategies for Helping Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders
March 31st, 2006
ADD / ADHD, Dyslexia
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