My DD11 is NT. Of course, we've also managed to get her into appropriate learning environments, for the most part. So, I should say, she's NT for someone 2 years older. I'm sure if she was compared to agemates rather than grademates she may look less NT, although only quirky and not 2E.
I have to agree with Dbat that there is a current trend to diagnose anyone who isn't within a very narrow range of NT behavior. I've seen this in action at all points on the IQ curve. Everyone has quirks and sensitivities and different degrees to which they are expressed. Which is not to say, of course, that there aren't many people with very legitimate diagnoses and disabilities. But maybe it's more what CCN says, that it's a matter of what people see as a problem vs. being differently wired. Pathologizing quirks verses accepting that some people just think and function differently.
I do think, though, that the school is wrong to think that it is not normal for gifted kids to have emotional or behavior problems. I would think that emotional and behavior issues arise from so many different factors that you couldn't possibly make this statement.
Last edited by mnmom23; 04/17/13 07:30 AM. Reason: typo that completely changed what I meant to say
