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Before my 13 year old son entered puberty and started getting migraines and scoliosis, I think he learned twice as fast as most kids. These issues, along with normal puberty changes, definitely caused some disruption to cognitive processes but he is able to work around it. When he is not distracted by pain he still learns very quickly which is why he is still able to learn lines, lyrics and dances in musical theater in time to do the shows.

I was surprised how quickly he learned guitar chords last night with his new Rocksmith that plugs into his electric guitar. He also does well in piano when he doesn't have a headache or back pain.

I don't the result of that particular naturalist experiment is "more normal", simply because when completing schoolwork is like sandblasting a soup cracker, "normal" doesn't quite seem like the logical outcome.

I am meeting with the a Professor from local University specialization in School Psychology and Assessment tomorrow. I am for sure going to get her take on this.
The school has been wanting to accelerate my DS in 3rd grade since starting in 1st. He is now 2+ grades up in math and reading. We have been in the camp of no acceleration as a hole but where needed. The professor lead us in this decision.

Should studies like this have weight in the balancing act.
It would be nice if the study included 3000 individuals.