PSA!
Found this on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition (DSM-5):
“Specific learning disorder may also occur in individuals identified as intellectually "gifted." These individuals may be able to sustain apparently adequate academic functioning by using compensatory strategies, extraordinarily high effort, or support, until the learning demands or assessment procedures (e.g., timed tests) pose barriers to their demonstrating their learning or accomplishing required tasks.”
It means that even if you were a star child in high school or middle school you could still have a learning disability. If you’re struggling with higher education and don’t understand why, the reason could be an undiagnosed learning disorder.
Don’t stress yourself over, go seek a diagnosis.
Best luck!
-K
