Originally Posted by mgl
I'm coming at this from the perspective of a parent whose children excel in math and reading, but have large difficulties with social skills, repetitive behaviors, sensory avoidance, and motor coordination.

I'm certainly glad ... the queen bee 2nd grade girl was happy to hold my boy's hand and help him navigate social experiences,

YES!! Oh, that's my boy, and this sweet, wonderful girl in his grade 2 class, who was always patient and kind with him. He ADORED her. I'm getting weepy as I type this... she's not in his grade 3 class and he was so sad when he found out.

SO, to all the "socially optimal gifteds" who helped the others, THANK YOU smile smile