No ADD according to the psych. In his words, "What's going on inside her head is much more interesting to her than what goes on in second grade." I was also concerned about Asperger's because of the over-focusing/obsessing about topics that interest her, and her lack of a social "filter" with her peers. He said no to that also because she is affectionate and socially appropriate with adults. According to the psych, all of her problems were typical GT problems, not a deficit or disorder.
What were the qualifications and experience of the psych you used? Not to scare you, but we had people tell us "bright but quirky" about our DS (now 8 with Asperger's) for years before we finally found someone who understood that his quirks amounted to Asperger's. Knowing this has made a big difference in our ability to tailor his education.
Neither being affectionate nor being socially appropriate with adults rules out an Asperger's diagnosis; this is what makes me ask about the qualifications. AS is usually missed in girls; they often seem dreamy when they're really disconnected.
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