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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, a few things stand out for me about your post.  What you describe (hyper-verbal, lots of parallel play, good with adults but not so good with peers, etc) are also all indicators for what *could be* HFA.  Autism looks very different in girls than in boys.  My oldest was very similar to your DD (it sounds like) when she was younger (I assume your DC is under 4?)-talked full sentences at 1, read by 2.5, did puzzles, crazy imaginary games etc.  It was hard for her to play with peers because she was on a different level.  What I thought was just social awkwardness because she was more advanced (compared to her peers not necessarily herself) actually became more pronounced the older she got.  We had her tested at Stixrud and evaluated at Children's (the former at age 8.5, the latter when she was 5), and she was placed on the high end of the spectrum or what used to be Aspbergers.  She also has an IQ that is off the charts.

I am in no way saying your DC has HFA.  At. all.  But while you seek to enrich her academic life, I think it is good you are also keeping an eye on her peer relationships.  I would keep doing one-on-one playdates as much as you can and just keep an eye on her.  [/quote]

Yes you are in this way implying OPs kid will have problems. Ugly. [/quote]

Op’s Kid does have problems. Did you not read page 1?[/quote]

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