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It sounds as though you could be a viable candidate, but don't limit yourself to specific schools that have big names. Look at other schools that are strong academically and have good reputations, but
Actually, it is possible to outgrow SPD features. Typically, the child will continue to have sensory quirks, but SPD kids usually do improve gradually with age. I don't know if it's some sort of maturation
OK, I'll answer your questions one by one. 1) Yes, your son is clearly gifted. The fact that he taught himself to read as a 3 year old is a strong indicator of giftedness, and his other abilities seem
Berkeley is a very difficult school to get into right now because California is having some major budget cuts and financial aid would probably be pretty difficult to get. I think you should probably research
Firstly, it's really hard to figure out exactly where to draw the line between a mildly autistic kid and a kid with autistic traits. My younger brother seems to be in the same kind of border area as your

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