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Even if some asynchronies are not really associated with impairments, well they need to be accounted for and there is some leeway with DSM interpretation. I myself don't particularly like the DSM criteria for SpLD.

Highlighting the why is important, though at some point these reminders should be lessened.

The crux of the matter - which study skills is she perhaps lacking in?

Yes, I generally agree, although I also see an end game of parenting as defending liberty and ensuring that the child retains freedom, even if they are not as healthy or holistic.

Sometimes, if one wants a goal, such as early admission/skipping levels, some sacrifices may need to be made. Which ones are you willing to make? Which ones is she willing to make?

Are there any behavioral matters which could put college admissions off her early admission? Be careful, some universities are not supportive or worse harassing towards early entrants.

Welcome NT!

Unfortunately it seems as if the school has misguided views on giftedness. You can be gifted while struggling with one aspect and not be able to demonstrate it academically.

I'd personally push a little bit harder but don't push too much, perhaps lean on supplementary Ed Psych report or transfer him elsewhere.

Any other concerns? While enrichment may be sufficient to maintain a child's intellectual curiosity, it may not work as well for 2e. Also... perhaps be transparent and remember that for gifted children they do not need to "fail" in one area to be learning disabled or dyspraxic. If all other areas are highly superior but one is average, that suggests a very clear weakness.

Perhaps typing or a laptop might suit him better as an accommodation in some areas.

Robyq, I would suggest being extremely cautious about posting specific test results for someone else (especially an adult) without their consent. I would further suggest that questions regarding 2e should come from your friend, rather than you, and again, only with consent. (As in, please don't do either of these things.)

With regard to the general question of what testing profiles "belong" in specific fields of study or levels of education, consider that not every person's abilities are uniformly captured by the instruments available to us, for a variety of reasons. Licensed clinicians use these instruments only in context, after extensive training, and for the purposes for which they are each designed. Fields which require specialized skills are much less likely to benefit from the predictive value of general assessments.

Bottom line, in your place, I would simply appreciate that your friend has been a good sport about allowing you access to personal information, and taking unnecessary tests at your request. If they find that they have questions about themselves and their educational or other experiences, then they may wish to consider professional evaluation. But if they are satisfied with their own current growth, whole-person learning, development and relationships, then they should be allowed to enjoy them. The graduate school years are typically a lot of work, but can be intellectually exhilarating and personally enilvening. Let them be.