I think that there are two camps of people: one that says you have ASD if you have ASD traits and one that says that you don't if you don't quite fit every characteristic because you are also gifted. Regardless of which position you take, please don't assume that your child will grow out of his or her issues. If he/she has issues that are affecting you or other people in your family, you need to find a way to improve the situation. Even if you don't accept an ASD diagnosis, find the resources that are available for ASD kids in your area. If your child needs help with social skills, find a social skills group. Your kid can be popular (mine is) even when there are underlying issues.
