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What was the primary reason Zac was given up for adoption?
What was the primary reason Zac was given up for adoption?
- Lilian's parents pressured her due to societal expectations about education and career before childbearing. (correct)
- Grayson exhibited a stronger bond with his birth parents, making Zac feel unwanted.
- The twins' father was not supportive of raising two children at such a young age.
- Zac had a severe medical condition that his birth parents couldn't afford to treat.
What is a key difference in how Grayson and Zac interacted with their shared interest in nature?
What is a key difference in how Grayson and Zac interacted with their shared interest in nature?
- Grayson preferred reading books about nature, while Zac enjoyed hands-on exploration.
- Grayson actively explored different locations to observe nature, while Zac preferred studying it from books and avoided new places. (correct)
- Zac lost interest in nature after moving in with his adoptive family, while Grayson maintained his passion.
- Zac was more interested in animals, while Grayson focused solely on plants.
How did the parenting styles differ between Grayson's birth parents and Zac's adoptive parents?
How did the parenting styles differ between Grayson's birth parents and Zac's adoptive parents?
- Zac's adoptive parents were highly involved and communicative, while Grayson's parents had a less consistently engaged approach. (correct)
- Grayson's parents prioritized academic achievement, while Zac's adoptive parents focused on extracurricular activities.
- Grayson's parents were more involved in his education than Zac's adoptive parents.
- Both sets of parents were equally uninvolved in their sons' hobbies and interests.
What challenges might Grayson and Zac face as a result of their diagnoses of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, respectively?
What challenges might Grayson and Zac face as a result of their diagnoses of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, respectively?
Considering their respective conditions, how might Grayson and Zac approach learning new information differently?
Considering their respective conditions, how might Grayson and Zac approach learning new information differently?
What does the passage suggest about the long-term impact of Lilian's parents' influence on her life?
What does the passage suggest about the long-term impact of Lilian's parents' influence on her life?
How might Zac's upbringing in a wealthy family influence his perspective on his Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis?
How might Zac's upbringing in a wealthy family influence his perspective on his Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis?
Considering Grayson's hesitation to form close relationships with male peers, what might be a contributing factor?
Considering Grayson's hesitation to form close relationships with male peers, what might be a contributing factor?
How would the twins embrace their diagnosis and use it to their advantage?
How would the twins embrace their diagnosis and use it to their advantage?
How might Zac's early exposure to music and French language learning influence his cognitive development?
How might Zac's early exposure to music and French language learning influence his cognitive development?
In what ways might Grayson's impulsivity, a common characteristic of ADHD, affect his daily routines and social interactions?
In what ways might Grayson's impulsivity, a common characteristic of ADHD, affect his daily routines and social interactions?
How did the twins' differing environments influence how they socialized?
How did the twins' differing environments influence how they socialized?
How might the twins' awareness of their respective conditions have affected their sense of identity and self-esteem?
How might the twins' awareness of their respective conditions have affected their sense of identity and self-esteem?
From a broader perspective, what does the story of Grayson and Zac suggest about the roles of nature and nurture in human development?
From a broader perspective, what does the story of Grayson and Zac suggest about the roles of nature and nurture in human development?
If Grayson and Zac met as adults, how might their shared and divergent experiences influence their relationship?
If Grayson and Zac met as adults, how might their shared and divergent experiences influence their relationship?
Considering Zac's interest in studying trees from books and avoidance of seeing them in person, what might this suggest about his sensory processing sensitivities related to Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Considering Zac's interest in studying trees from books and avoidance of seeing them in person, what might this suggest about his sensory processing sensitivities related to Autism Spectrum Disorder?
How might the fact that Grayson's father worked long hours and was often absent on weekends affect Grayson's development?
How might the fact that Grayson's father worked long hours and was often absent on weekends affect Grayson's development?
If Grayson had been adopted instead of Zac, how might his ADHD have influenced his experiences within Zac's adoptive family?
If Grayson had been adopted instead of Zac, how might his ADHD have influenced his experiences within Zac's adoptive family?
What does the twins' story suggest about the importance of early intervention and support for individuals with developmental disorders?
What does the twins' story suggest about the importance of early intervention and support for individuals with developmental disorders?
How would the twins make use of their family history to help with their mental health?
How would the twins make use of their family history to help with their mental health?
Flashcards
ADHD
ADHD
A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
A developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior.
Hesitancy towards male peers
Hesitancy towards male peers
Tendency to be cautious or unwilling to interact with males.
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Professional
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Variations
Variations
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Study Notes
- Grayson and Zac are identical twins whose parents were 16 when they were born.
- Zac was given up for adoption shortly after the twins turned one, due to pressure from Lilian's parents, as it was expected that one should finish high school, go to university, and work hard in a successful career before having children.
Grayson's Upbringing
- Grayson grew up with loving parents, although his father worked long hours and his mother was sometimes distant.
- His childhood hobbies included skating, watching TV, and playing with the family dog.
- Grayson was an inquisitive child who loved nature and different plant species.
- He attended a public school, had a few close friends, but was hesitant to befriend male peers.
Zac's Upbringing
- Zac was adopted into a wealthy family who lived interstate.
- He loved the concept of nature, studying books about trees, but avoided seeing them in real life.
- Zac learned to play the piano and studied French at private school alongside his adoptive sister Emma.
- His parents took him and his sister on a family holiday to France when he turned 16.
- Zac's parents were highly involved in his schooling and discussed his passions with him.
- Zac's adoptive mother was very maternal.
Diagnoses
- As teenagers, Grayson was diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
- Zac was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder.
- Both are willing to work through these challenges with the help of mental health professionals and use the positives to their advantage.
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