Ok, I am going on and on. I think I prefer G&T M, but I think what is giving me pause is that the social worker, DS11's occupational therapist, and even the psych who diagnosed him all think we should focus first and foremost on his social development and Asperger's issues. Am I being too heartless about the special pains of middle school, not fitting in?
My experience surviving social ostracism as a PG kid in middle school makes me think it's not such a big deal. But then again, I think I have a very different, resilient and optimistic personality, and haven't had to deal with Aspergers.
I wonder if they are right, or if they really do not understand the frustrations of a HG/PG kid in regular school. The principal at his current school said she thinks G&T would be the best place for him.
Also, I am wondering if DS11 just -looked- like a mega-genius on the test because he answered everything so quickly! Maybe he did ok, but not well enough to get in. There are kids who go to Saturday classes specifically designed to help them pass the tests for G&T Middle!
