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Or better to say, Twice Exceptional.
This is less an article than it is points I have uncovered that explain a great deal about why I have become the person I’ve become, and why I strongly feel that more effort should be taken to help those like myself in their early years, rather than let them become like me.

The term twice-exceptional was coined by James J. Gallagher to denote students who are both gifted and have disabilities (Coleman, Harradine, & King, 2005, p. 5). We have known about twice exceptional students for thirty years; however, identification and program strategies remain ambiguous …

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People will always find a way to alienate you, just part of life. Humans are still a very pack minded animal.

Also, don't sell yourself short. There is nothing wrong with being intelligent, and you sound plenty smart to me. Best thing to do is work for what makes you happy, and anyone that doesn't like it can take a flying leap off a cliff.