Year 2007
Her daughter was playing with the Legos and blocks in the corner, and Iris was staring at the pediatrician in front of her. Since the conversation was more serious than she had anticipated, Iris was attempting to draw her daughter's attention away from them. She did not want her daughter to hear her chat with the doctor, even though she knew that her daughter would not be able to grasp it easily. Iris was aware that her daughter was intelligent; she could read words far more quickly than most children her age, had excellent hearing, and processed information more quickly.
“Miss Harvey,” Doctor Arlette chirped as she called for Iris’ attention before adding, “I recommend that your child see a mental health professional or psychiatrist due to concerns about their mental health a
