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At what age did Brennan start talking?
At what age did Brennan start talking?
- 9-10 months (correct)
- 18 months
- 12 months
- 5 months
Brennan prefers modern fashion over styles from the '40s and '50s.
Brennan prefers modern fashion over styles from the '40s and '50s.
False (B)
What was diagnosed as a severe problem with Brennan at the age of five?
What was diagnosed as a severe problem with Brennan at the age of five?
Hearing problems
Brennan began nonverbal communication at around __________ months.
Brennan began nonverbal communication at around __________ months.
Match the following milestones with the corresponding ages:
Match the following milestones with the corresponding ages:
What did Brennan say about his past life?
What did Brennan say about his past life?
Brennan believes he was born in Springfield.
Brennan believes he was born in Springfield.
What was significant about Brennan's remark about falling off the roof?
What was significant about Brennan's remark about falling off the roof?
Brennan mentioned he has hearing loss in his _____ ear.
Brennan mentioned he has hearing loss in his _____ ear.
Match Brennan's characteristics with their corresponding descriptions:
Match Brennan's characteristics with their corresponding descriptions:
Flashcards
Brennan's early development
Brennan's early development
Brennan developed key skills like rolling over, smiling, nonverbal communication, and speaking complete sentences much earlier than most children.
Brennan's advanced intellect
Brennan's advanced intellect
Brennan possesses an exceptional intellect that includes a depth of understanding and insight often seen in adults.
Brennan's unusual clothing preferences
Brennan's unusual clothing preferences
Brennan displays a strong interest and preference in clothing styles from a prior era, particularly from the 1940s and 50s.
Brennan's hearing impairment
Brennan's hearing impairment
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Parental challenges with Brennan's impairment
Parental challenges with Brennan's impairment
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Brennan's advanced social skills
Brennan's advanced social skills
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Brennan's awareness of other locations
Brennan's awareness of other locations
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Parenting a gifted child
Parenting a gifted child
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Child's past life claim
Child's past life claim
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Unexpected details
Unexpected details
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Reincarnation
Reincarnation
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Past life experiences
Past life experiences
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Emotional intelligence of a child
Emotional intelligence of a child
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Unexpected childhood statements
Unexpected childhood statements
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Trauma and Past life
Trauma and Past life
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Past life memory
Past life memory
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Parent's response to past life claim
Parent's response to past life claim
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Study Notes
Brennan's Developmental Milestones and Unusual Abilities
- Brennan exhibited precocious development, mastering milestones like rolling over, smiling, nonverbal communication (5-6 months), talking (9-10 months), and speaking in full sentences (12 months) early.
- He displayed advanced verbal skills, exhibiting a "creepy smart" intellect and a matter-of-fact communication style.
- He has a particular interest in clothing, preferring vintage 40's/50's styles. His mother, an in-home daycare provider, notes his exceptional attention to personal appearance.
Hearing Impairment Concerns
- Brennan's family noticed potential hearing problems around age five, with difficulty hearing his mother's calls.
- His right ear was eventually diagnosed with a severe hearing deficit; the cause remained unexplained by specialists.
- The mother finds it emotionally challenging to deal with the diagnosis.
Unusual Insights and Past Life Claims
- Brennan possesses profound insights beyond the typical of a child his age.
- He possesses an advanced social understanding and intellect.
- He exhibited a deep understanding and ability to remember details of events and things which defy his current life experiences, such information regarding an "other house" of a different shape and Northern style building that doesn't exist in their Memphis environment.
- At age six, he described having been sent from God to fulfil his mother's wish for a child.
- He also claims a previous life experience of falling from a roof and dying, describing his previous occupation, the accident's circumstances and those around him. This included details about the shape of a building, a time period and the location of the injury.
- He specifically remembers a fall from a four-story building, a "dormitory".
- He further described injuries and trauma experienced at the time of death.
- His mother investigated possible past life connections, particularly finding a potential match for his description of a previous life (James P. Patterson), a construction worker who died from a roof fall.
- Brennan linked with a particular entry in the research which mentioned the time frame and the place for his earlier existence. This reinforces the idea that he was connected or aware of his previous identity.
Parent's Emotional Response and Research
- Brennan's mother's emotional response is one of profound surprise and acceptance regarding the potential for a past life, including the incident involving the roof fall.
- She felt that this was a topic not taught or handled in parenting classes.
- The mother believes that the hearing impairment in his right ear is connected to the trauma of the fall, according to Brennan's claims and recollection of his death.
- She is investigating potential connections with his past life story, and the possibility of reincarnation.
- This also encompasses a deep exploration into past life possibilities based on his recollections.
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