Hi amazedmom-
My DS6 was tested a couple of months ago and has scores very, very close to your DD6. Our tester told us that it would be extremely unlikely to find an intellectual peer for him near us, and we live in a decent sized city. He has some friends, but he has also had a hard time lately. His friends don't want to play the same way he does and he takes it very personally. Thankfully, my DS6 and his younger brother are best friends and get along great. They play together all day long and I feel very lucky that at least they have each other. Based on things he has said, I know he feels like he doesn't fit in anywhere. It's so hard to see him lonely and sad sometimes, because he is very aware of those kinds of things. He has Sensory Processing Disorder, auditory sensitivity issues, and we recently found out he has vision tracking problems. His sensory and auditory issues make it really hard for him in many different environments.
It's been difficult, because his needs are so unique and I don't feel like there is anyone I can ask for advice. We are applying to DYS this month, so hopefully that will help. He did an online school this past year (his "kindergarten" year). He completed 3rd and some 4th grade courses, but it was a breeze for him and he wasn't thrilled about it. His achievement scores were near his GAI and that's confused me even more about how to teach him. Anyway, I didn't mean to go on and on and complain this much, but just know that you aren't alone in this. It's tough and exhausting to raise these kids! I'll send you a PM when I have more time. It would be great to trade ideas about what we are doing with our kids.
