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My kid is definitely obsessed with science and electronics and I guess most people would call a lack of and disinterest in friends, parties, etc "abnormal", and the social disinterest often goes as far as not caring about grades --- it interferes with complete success at school but since he seems very happy --- even the teachers say that, what would you call that? The teachers admit he's well-adjusted but say he doesn't relate to his peers, has very little in common with them but they don't pick on him. Since he started school in fact kids caught on that he would be very happy if they brought him broken electronic items to take apart or try to fix and the other parents laugh when they meet me how when things break they have to take them to school to give to my son.

What's nice is that he doesn't care so he doesn't suffer rejection. Also, not caring may (perversely!) help the other kids not pick on him, since they always seem to close in on the ones to whom it really matters. And he's found his niche, being the electronics expert.

My son likes to help us with computer problems, but sometimes he thinks he can do more than he really can! Which can get you into trouble! Does Grandpa really need Napster? LOL.