But, if my wonderful K-12 teachers hadn't stayed on my ass about it, I never would have discovered all the workarounds I would need later.
If I had been labeled with a "disability", and treated with kid gloves, I would never have gotten into college, never mind having a medical career.
I, too, have “the Gift”.
In spite of it, some disciplines are quite easy for me.
On my way to a doctorate, I instructed gross, neuroanatomy and histology.
After that program, I went to “vocational” school and completed a surgical residency.
I am now a retired Chief of a major regional hospital and spend my time amusing myself, on the lanai, translating Cicero and Virgil.
Oh, well...