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Does high intelligence necessarily mean high functioning?

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over 5 years ago

I'm not sure that it does. My psychiatrists over the years and my sister have described me as very intelligent . However I have much lower non-verbal than verbal intelligence. I struggle with day to day practical tasks. I get quite a bit of help from my stepdaughter and someone who comes in twice a week to clean. The help is described in my care plan as enabling me to continue living independently in my flat.

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  • over 3 years ago

    I am intelligent. However, I lack wisdom and common sense. My life, growing up, was restricted to TV and School. I never allowed myself the chance to see the world.

    It's good that your stepdaughter is helping you out. It must be a huge weight off your shoulders to see the place clean. I do the cleaning, at my home, and it exhausts me. But I feel better for it.

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  • over 3 years ago

    I am intelligent. However, I lack wisdom and common sense. My life, growing up, was restricted to TV and School. I never allowed myself the chance to see the world.

    It's good that your stepdaughter is helping you out. It must be a huge weight off your shoulders to see the place clean. I do the cleaning, at my home, and it exhausts me. But I feel better for it.

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