As multiple psychologists and writers note, those of us who are neurocomplex and neurodivergent people can also be more vulnerable to emotional or mental health challenges.
"So gifted kids will seek out intellectual peers rather than chronological peers, which puts them in different social groups and activities that may be harder to find or navigate." This rings exceptionally true as I've seen this with other kids and with my son as well. He can captivate and engage adults in deep thoughts and conversation and yet with many peers his age, he is often not in his element and a bit awkward at times.
"So gifted kids will seek out intellectual peers rather than chronological peers, which puts them in different social groups and activities that may be harder to find or navigate." This rings exceptionally true as I've seen this with other kids and with my son as well. He can captivate and engage adults in deep thoughts and conversation and yet with many peers his age, he is often not in his element and a bit awkward at times.