I am a 2E mom and I definitely would be more comfortable taking my son to G&T Middle. The reasons that I would do so:
1. I don't want to cater to my son's weaknesses. I want them supported and helped, but I don't want them to define him. I want his successes to shine, and that would be easier for him academically.
2. I honestly believe that there are parts of disorders like Aspegers that become worse when a child isn't challenged and interested in what he is currently doing. My son disengages when he isn't interested. Throughout the school day, you can definitely see these issues. I believe that his issues would become better, after the initial scheduling accomodations, when faced with academic peers and academic challenge.
3. I agree that it is much harder to get gifted accomodations. Once again, schools are more comfortable catering to weaknesses than they are propping up the strengths of those ahead of the curve.
So, that's my take.:)
