Am I being over sensitive?

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I fully accept I could be because I'm having a tough time at present but, anyway, background is dd is in a lovely inclusive and supportive school where she is doing exceptionally well and school and home have a very good relationship.
HT is very good at what he does, he's a showman though which sometimes grates and sometimes he talks bollocks (about autism) but takes it very well when I correct him

Dd's report is brilliant for any child, for dd with the challenges of autism and how hard she has to work it's exceptional so why do I feel uncomfortable about HT writing "dd is a very special young lady, about whom (sic) I am extremely proud" Other than the dodgy grammar I just feel a bit about the "special" comment.
So am I being over sensitive or would you feel the same?

I think this is something I would dislike but would recognise it as an attempt to say something warm and personal about your dd. i have had similar comments about dd and I take it for what it is - a clumsy attempt to say how much they like her!

Yes, that fits, he is very clumsy with how he says things although I don't doubt really that his heart is in the right place.I think he's not quite up to speed on what's expected sometimes.
I won't be mentioning it at all because he is one of the good guys and we do have a good relationship.
I'm glad I posted though because you know how it is in tough times little things take on a greater significance.

Yes, I think it is meant with the best of intentions but as already mentioned "clumsy". I know for me having a child with additional needs means that I scrutinize absolutely everything written in school/professional reports and I can get over sensitive and defensive in my head about things that are written.

ps well done to your DD for such a fantastic report