only child, no experience of kids) so when he got to school they suggested testing because of his strange behaviour... they suggested Autism
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This is also true for my son. He is an only child and wasn't really around other children for the first 2 years, just adults and teenagers. Everyone could always tell he wasn't like other kids.
And of course a couple of weeks ago his teachers told me they believe he has autism spectrum disorder and a sensory issue. She did however mention that giftedness is on that spectrum as well. Hmmm
He also has an IEP but didn't have any reason for his lack of pronunciation other than he was just trying to talk too fast. His speech has improved a great deal, however his behavior is getting worse. I get worried sometimes when I pick him up because of what they will say he did.
I'm off today to talk to his teachers again because they want to add behavioral therapy to his IEP.
I am going to get him tested on my own, because I don't trust that the public school district he is in will suggest or support the idea of him being gifted.
Yes you went through what i'm going through.
