And this is the kid who is GT--but while his brain is speedy in some ways, it is firmly entrenched on its track and does not turn easily.
Good for you Nautigal! Your for your son for speaking up. I often think about the Classic Trek episode where this Alien lady wants to mate with Kirk, so she speeds him up so fast that no one can see him and only Spock can hear a little buzzing noise. Of course the Ship's Computer saves the day. I've got fast processing speed and not a lot of working memory, so sometimes I feel like that small whining sound. DH in particular is a very strong person, but once he chooses a direction, I pretty much have to let him run it's course without interference. I think of him like a powerful locomotive on a train track. I'm a race car, with the ability to change direction and perspective in split seconds. Together we make a great team, but communication is difficult. Sometimes I think that DS13's unusual giftedness comes from having parents with such different thinking styles - maybe he got both of our strengths!
Smiles,
Grinity
