So I guess my niece didn't scar him too bad last Thanksgiving.
He's obviously a smart kid, I've seen him pick up on things really quick. It just seems that in some places he is way ahead of his age group on things, and in other places he is lagging a bit behind other kids his age. He just appears to have a different progression pattern than most kids. I think you are correct about him being ok in the long run, and it will be an interesting journey along the way.