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[quote=Anonymous]Well, what you're describing could be a combination of ADHD, poor executive functioning, sensory issues, anxiety, immaturity, and under-developed social skills. Those kinds of things can definitely add up to an autism-like presentation. Which is why you get the evaluation! But there is no "this looks like autism but is just giftedness". That's not a thing. Lots of gifted kids don't struggle with the things your daughter is struggling with. At least not at the level of giftedness that you describe. She's struggling now. You're telling us she spends way too long on schoolwork and may soon lose friends and you know it can't continue. She needs your help now. And it seems like you're afraid it'll be autism so you're trying to avoid it. Lots of us here have kids on the spectrum and it's okay! It may come as a relief to her. Try to be at peace with it being whatever it ends up being.[/quote]
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