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IS She Gifted?
Asked by S.P. from Minneapolis
on April 23, 2009
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Okay everyone keeps telling me my daughter is gifted and I need to find the "best school" for her! Well long story short we live in Mpls a good district and there is a...
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- My now 11 year old was the same way. He still is. I had the same feelings with entering him into kindergarten and wondered if he shouldn't skip into first grade. Th...
- Dear S., How wonderful to have such a bright child. Most schools will have a "ready" assessment for kindergarten before she goes. I would check with your elementa...
- My suggestion to you is to enroll her in a Montessori program that allows kids such as your daughter to thrive. The reason they can thrive so much is because they ar...
Too Much Self Esteem??
Asked by C.M. from San Antonio
on July 26, 2009
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I am a little confused with my young son's behavior. I grew up in a very abusive home and was put down for everything, even for making straight a's. So I have always...
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- Maybe get him involved in some kind of volunteer work for the less fortunate. That can be a very rewarding and humbling experience for a child! Also, you have a hea...
- It is probably just a stage. I taught 4th grade, and many kids were like that. There is nothing wrong with being positive. He will be knocked off his pedestal enoug...
- I have a highly gifted 11-year-old boy, and the one thing I have always tried to instill in him is that there are people out there who are just as smart, and that some...
Therapy for 8 Year Old?
Asked by Z. from Columbus
on February 21, 2009
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My 8 year old son was caught throwing away his writing homework in the recycling bin. He truly hates to read and write, but loves math and science. He is in the gifted...
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- i would listen to your warning bells. my son said similar things when he was in kindergarden & i talked to his teacher that night & requested that he start seeing the ...
- This doesn't sound normal to me. Acting out by throwing the homework away could be a response to the situation. Maybe he was frustrated that he isn't good at writing. ...
- An eight yr old boy with a special needs child - Yes he needs therapy - HOME therapy! He needs "mom" dates and "mom" time. I have been there - I have had 3 special n...
Frustrated with Behavior
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on May 30, 2007
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I feel like I'm constantly writing in for advice, but I'm so frustrated right now. My 11 month old is a stinker. I've been around children all of my life, and I was ...
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- My friend's son was like that. Turned out he was very intelligent but also has Asperger's Syndrome...just an idea to check into.
- Sounds a lot like my son too. He is now five and still impatient as ever. That is why I waited four years before baby number two! He drains me. He also hated loud ...
- I had the same problem with my son when he was that age. He is gifted so he was frustrated and needed someone to pay attention to him. I know it maybe hard to live wi...
Can Anyone She Light on These CogAT Scores?
Asked by J.B. from Kansas City
on January 11, 2008
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I just received my son's CogAt scores. He is in the second grade which is when they first do it, then again in fourth ect. It tests his cognative abilities and he did ...
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- When talking about percentiles an easy way to think about them is this...Out of 100 children, your son scored better than ___ (insert number here) of them. So if his ...
- We are waiting for our son's(he's 6 and in Kindergarten)IQ results. Testing was recommended for him, for the gifted program, by his teacher. We knew he was bright and ...
- In our school district the 2nd grade CogAT scores are used to identify students for the gifted program. Your son's score of 98 would automatically qualify him for the...
Anyone Aware of Signs of Giftedness and Would Preschool Be Ok?
Asked by L.A. from Boston
on February 12, 2009
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My daughter started to read at about 2 1/2 years and is now almost 4 years. She has a very strong memory and is starting to read in French. She is now reading chapter ...
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- Wow L., Is she gifted? I'm not a professional, but I'd say,"YES!" Unless your financial world collapses, do not put her in public school. She's so beyond that. It...
- She does sound gifted, but to be sure I'd have her tested. I've heard there is a school for gifted children in Foxboro - they can do an evaluation. It's important to...
- Preschool is a year to learn how to learn. How to behave in class with other students. How to wait your turn. How to be patient and caring, how to get along with other...
What to Do When Your Kid Is Super Smart
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on March 29, 2008
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Ok I am asking on behalf of my neighbor. Her son is a 5yr old who is extrmely smart. He is reading at a 2nd grade level , knows all the presidents in order , most stat...
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- Your friend should first probably have her son tested first. I'm not an expert, but there are differences between Academically Talented, "Gifted" and just really moti...
- I'm a father of four dauthers 21-18-15 and 3, you might want the teachers at your local school decide his I.Q level besides reading there maybe a skill like math,histo...
- Can always try homeschooling so that age is not a factor and the teaching can go at the child's pace. J.
Angry Son
Asked by A.R. from Columbus
on March 30, 2007
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I have a 7-year old, first grade son, whom I love with all my heart....the problem is his extreme anger. He's been difficult since the day he was born. I don't mean ...
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- Hi A. When I read your message it reminded me of my son. I highly suggest taking him to a psychiatrist. They will be better equip to handle this situation. I know ...
- I'd recommend a counsler appointment with the school counselor, if his behavior is school related, might just be a misunderstanding, is his father around? and then i ...
- A. i know your pain! I have 4 kids my third is truely bipolor she was diagnosed at the age of 5 with sensory intragration disorder and bipolor, ADHA, Anxiety disorder...
Gifted Program
Asked by S.B. from Evansville
on April 21, 2009
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My son's teacher called us at home and told us that she wants to nominate him for the "gifted program" for next school year (5th grade). I am very proud that she feels...
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- I agree with other posters that it wouldn't hurt to see if your son qualifies, then research the program available at your school to see if you think it would be a goo...
- Use the summer to help him adjust to CHANGE. Break routine, put yourselves in situations for him to meet other kids (summer programs and opportunities), etc. Let him...
- First explain the advantages to him and then let him decide what he wants.If he is truely as gifted as his teacher thinks he is maybe he could wait until he is in Jr. ...
I Think My Son Might Be Gifted. Where Do I Get Him Tested?
Asked by E.P. from San Francisco
on June 24, 2009
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I believe my son might be gifted. He is very smart and gets bored at school because he always finishes fast. Do any of you know where I can get him tested? Is it expen...
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- you can take him to a child psychologist, they have IQ tests designed for his age and you'll probably get a better and more specialized analysis there than any where e...
- i guess we need to define what "gifted" menas. My son is 3.5yrs old and he knew all his letters, shapes, colors, numbers by 2. People were shocked for how much he knew...
- Hi Ellie, My children also get bored at school because they finish so fast. So, at the beginning of each school year I give the teachers a list of my expectations a...
