The social side doesn't really stress us but it is a big issue for many teachers and parents of NT kids who don't understand that when our DD is academically mismatched she becomes depressed and social interactions also suffer. When she is feeling academically challenged she grows in self confidence in all areas and becomes more outgoing and socially able.
Yes. This right here. Our DD11 is so much more happy and comfortable with herself when she's working at appropriate level. She is much more socially well adjusted and confident.
As for needing to repeat or slow down toward the end, I've never heard that. But even if it were true, well who cares? DD is 2-3 years accelerated across all subjects. If she decides in a couple of years to take a year to do a foreign exchange, start a business, do an intensive internship or volunteer, or concentrate on a hobby... and needs to slow her academics for a year, well she at least can afford the time!
I don't see that happening at this point, but it's so much easier to explore those options with a 13 year old than an 8 year old.
