Hi, how can i know if a child is gifted or has asperger syndrome? my child is very smart but he lives in his own world especially at school.

Asperger's syndrome: This requires an evaluation by a child psychologist or psychiatrist with specialized expertise in this area. There are many insurance issues surrounding this diagnosis as well, in terms of which diagnoses will be covered for which treatments.The testing should therefor be done at a specialty children's hospital and be extremely thorough so both you and the school know what ails your child.

Assessment : You might want to consult with a psychologist who specializes in psychological assessment/testing. An assessment will provide you and your child with a diagnosis (if there is one) and recommendations.