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About Carol Bainbridge
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Expertise
I can answer most questions on parenting gifted children, from infants on. Questions can be about parenting, advocacy, and support and I can provide suggestions for toys and books gifted children love. I can even help you determine whether your child is gifted or bright, and I can point you to more information you might need. I can answer some questions about programs for gifted children, but can`t help much with information on colleges. Visitors wanting to know if their children are gifted might want to read the article "Is My Child Gifted?" before asking a question.

Experience
I am the parent of a gifted child and have been working with other parents of gifted children for 13 years, helping them find support and providing them with information. I founded a local gifted organization and helped organize a parent day for a national gifted conference. I have been an active member of my state's gifted association since 1999 and created and maintain their Web site. In addition, I have created a website for parents of gifted children who are looking for toys and books for their children: www.giftsforlearning.com. I am also the Guide About.com Gifted Children Site.

Organizations
National Association for Gifted Children. Board member of state gifted association.

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Questions Answered By Expert Carol Bainbridge
In Category Gifted Children

Subject	Date Asked

son not able to pass TAG test	8/21/2008
Q: Since he was in preschool, all of my son's teachers have told me that my son is gifted. He has in ... A: Most gifted experts say that a variety of methods should be used to identify gifted children for ...
how to treat a gifted child?	8/20/2008
Q: my self dr.jokhiya from india,my kid is 4yr old she is extra ordinary in learning,i want to know how ... A: You've asked a rather interesting question. The best advice I can give you is to tell you to treat ...
kindergarten	8/18/2008
Q: My son is 4 years, 10 months old. The cut off date for entry to kindergarten is 12/31 so he is ... A: That's a really difficult situation you're in. Under the best circumstances, the decision to hold a ...
Gifted children	8/17/2008
Q: How can I figure out if the child is gifted? A: It's impossible to give a concise answer to your question. People write books on the topic! I ...
Gifted 2 year old with speech issues	8/16/2008
Q: My 2½ year old developed speech very early: first word approximation (nga for Sotho word nyanya) at ... A: I think you were wise to schedule an assessment with an audiologist. I am not saying that I think ...
Is my two year old gifted or bright?	8/14/2008
Q: My daughter is no genius like some two year olds. She can't write a paragraph or do math problems, ... A: Your note was rather interesting. What is that makes you consider a child to be "obviously gifted"? ...
gifted 2 year old?	8/13/2008
Q: My husband and I have stood in awe of our son since the day he was born. Over the past year however, ... A: It does sound like you have a gifted child on your hands! There are quite a few things that you can ...
talnted children	8/9/2008
Q: hi i really need some help my son is 3 years and 10 months he is extremely smart than kids his age ... A: I had a little trouble understanding some of what you wrote, but I'll try my best to address your ...
testing	8/6/2008
Q: Should I retest my son? I recently had my 6 year old tested using the WPPSI--111 where he scored ... A: If I were you, I would have my son retested. From what you say about your son, those test results ...
Doing Puzzles Upside Down	7/30/2008
Q: Our son is 3.5 years old and we noticed after buying him and his brother jigsaw puzzles that he ... A: Your son certainly has an interesting way of working puzzles! Based on that alone, I really ...
Gifted Child	7/26/2008
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old son who I suspect may be gifted. He has never been advanced physically, and ... A: I assure you that this questioning behavior is not normal kid behavior. Your son is certainly ...
gifted children	7/23/2008
Q: My son roger (10 years old) is a gifted child as for the other one whose called jean (5 years old) ... A: Before I answer your question, I need to ask you one: why do you believe one of your son's is gifted ...
I know my baby is well over average	7/22/2008
Q: How do I make sure my son don't get bored or lose intrust? My son turned two on march 17th 2008 to ... A: If what you describe is accurate, your son is most likely very highly gifted, possibly even ...
need help with gifted child	7/21/2008
Q: I have three boys and out of them I am positive my middle child is gifted. I love him dearly ... A: Sorry to say, but there really isn't any one method of discipline that works with gifted kids like ...
I am not sure	7/19/2008
Q: I was wondering, I have a 4 year old daughter who is entering 4k this year. Its the equivalent to ... A: One thing you didn't mention is how the year went when you left your daughter in her first year of ...
my daughters teat score on RIAS test	6/24/2008
Q: I have 2 daughters ages 6 and 8. We recently had them test with a liscened phychologist using the ... A: I sorry for the extreme delay in answering your question. My computer developed a virus and it took ...
gifted and ADD	6/23/2008
Q: My son is 11 years old. He went to a college prep school from K-4th grade and was at the top of his ... A: I'm afraid I can't help you much as I don't know how to find cognitive behavioral therapy, ...
Is my 21months old son average or above average?	6/20/2008
Q: okay, so lately ive been completely bewildered by my son's intelligence (21months). I need to know ... A: It's possible that your son is gifted. To get a better idea for yourself, though read the article ...
Gifted? & Having trouble in Preschool	6/19/2008
Q: Carol You helped me once before and I am hoping you can help me again. My 4 1/2 year old son, we ... A: I'm so sorry for taking so long to reply. I've been a bit overwhelmed lately. I have a question ...
Question re prematurity	6/18/2008
Q: I have studied your website and still have a quick question for you, if you dont mind. My 13 month ... A: You have to adjust for prematurity for any child, gifted or otherwise. It is really tough for ...
22 Month Old	6/17/2008
Q: my 22 month old daughter has just started counting - on Saturday she went to 8 and on Monday she was ... A: The best thing to do it just let her count. Play counting games with her. Other than that, you ...
gifted vs. overachieving?	6/16/2008
Q: I have heard of "underachievers" but are there also "overachievers"? By that I mean - Are there ... A: Optimal learning opportunities are always good; however, you can't make a child "smarter" just by ...
4-year old gifted but regressing?	5/29/2008
Q: I have a daughter who will be 4 in August. She started preschool at age 3. I am pretty sure she is ... A: It looks to me like you really answered your own question. Look at what you said about yourself. Is ...
Gifted 15 month old	5/28/2008
Q: In reading many of the postings here, seems quite likely my 15 month old daughter is gifted - she is ... A: Excellent question! Most parents just ask whether they should have their child tested or not, but ...
testing for giftedness?	5/27/2008
Q: I sure that my daughter is verbally gifted but I'm wondering if I could/should have her assessed. ... A: I understand your wanting to know more about your daughter's abilities, but testing at 22 months is ...
CogAt and IQ	5/23/2008
Q: My daughter is in Kindergarten. She was given the CogAt at school as a part of the admission ... A: No, you can't assume that your daughter's IQ is at least 150. The CogAt is not actually an IQ test, ...
tough call?	5/22/2008
Q: Yes, I am wondering if my child is gifted, sort of. I have reviewed a lot of the pages you recommend ... A: Sorry for the long delay in answering. My Internet connection has been down. The first thing I'd ...
Gifted 14 yr old -	5/10/2008
Q: I need to have my son in therapy to help him deal with his differences. Are there any group ... A: It's not unusual for gifted kids to need counseling at some point to help them with the various ...
Could my son be gifted?	5/8/2008
Q: At four days old my son was able to follow his mobile that hung above his crib. Then at 4 months old ... A: Some of the signs are certainly there, such as early speaking and quick learning, so there is a good ...
Gifted Students	5/7/2008
Q: I need to list two reasons supporting separate programs for gifted and talanted students. Can you ... A: I'm not quite sure what it is you are looking for. Do you need simple reasons? If so, I can give ...
15_month_baby	5/4/2008
Q: I have a 15 month old daughter and she is already speaking in 2 or 3 words sentences. She knows more ... A: Based on what you said about your daughter, I would say she is most likely gifted. Here are some ...
photographic memory?	5/3/2008
Q: My gifted 6-yr-old has an amazing memory. Within a month of his 2nd birthday he was able to sing ... A: Gifted kids have excellent, sometimes extraordinary memories. At times, it seems to some people as ...
Gifted 3 Year Old	5/2/2008
Q: My daughter just turned 3 in April. From age 2, she learned all of the colors, shapes, numbers and ... A: Starting school before the age five is not necessarily a problem. In fact, I know plenty of parents ...
Is my 2 year old smart or gifted?	4/26/2008
Q: My daughter will be 2 years 5 months old in 4 days time. I'm not sure if she is just smart for her ... A: It sounds to me like your daughter is most likely gifted. Pretty much everything you describe fits ...
Is homeschooling a good choice for 6yo gifted son?	4/25/2008
Q: My son is 6yo and I'm positive he's gifted, though we haven't had him tested. He was in public ... A: I truly understand the frustration you must have felt with the responses you were getting from your ...
NONE	4/24/2008
Q: I would like to thank you first for taking time to answer my question. my son is in 6 grades and he ... A: The principal is both right and wrong. There is no test that tests specifically for giftedness. ...
Is my child gifted or Autistic?	4/23/2008
Q: I am very concerned about my 30 mth old son. His motor skills are excellent. He started feeding ... A: I'm not sure how helpful I can be since I'm not an expert on Autism. The behaviors, with the ...
Speech delay and uncontrollable angry	4/22/2008
Q: We are Indian, live in Thailand for 12yrs. My husband is a software engineer (a genius I've ever ... A: I don't know a great deal about hemophilia, but I do know that the form you mentioned does occur ...
social issues	4/20/2008
Q: I have a 4.5 year old girl who we are having tested as her reading ability is now greater than an ... A: Your daughter's teacher never heard of another child that young teacher herself to read probably ...
lazy and gifted?	4/19/2008
Q: My 9-year-old daughter doesn't seem to care about school. I can't figure out how to motivate her. ... A: Sandra, There are definitely some sensory issues common in gifted children. I'm working on finding ...
IS HE ALSO GIFTED	4/15/2008
Q: am a dad and my kid is only 5 days old. just today i tickled him and he smiled. yesterday, he almost ... A: Although signs of giftedness show up in infancy, it's not always easy to state with any assurance if ...
upcoming IPRC with school board	4/14/2008
Q: I have written to you several times in regards to our ds. Last time I posted, I had informed you ... A: A hidden LD would most likely not be hidden in the results of a combined WISC and achievement test. ...
social issues	4/13/2008
Q: I have a 4.5 year old girl who we are having tested as her reading ability is now greater than an ... A: Your question is actually pretty difficult to answer, mostly because the situation is probably more ...
precocious reader. What's to do next?	3/13/2008
Q: I have a daughter, who is now 3.3 years old. I don't know if I should use the word "gifted" on her ... A: I'd like to point out that gifted children do not usually speak early. Some do, but some of them ...
no full scale score on WISC IV	3/12/2008
Q: We received our son's WISC IV report and due to a discrepency of 28 points between Verbal ... A: I'm probably not the best person for this question. While I can answer some questions about IQ ...
Gifted with Anxiety?	3/6/2008
Q: I have a ten year old son who has always been exceptionally bright. He was recently admitted into ... A: I'm not sure I understand what's going on with your son. I understand that he is upset that he ...
Identification of One Gifted Twin	3/5/2008
Q: I have twin 8 year olds-2nd grade that have just undergone state testing for the G&T program in the ... A: Probably the best thing to do is to talk about what scores actually are and why cutoffs exist. They ...
Gifted - now what?	3/4/2008
Q: I am trying very hard to be a good advocate for son but the school system seems to have their feet ... A: If I had the perfect answer for you, I'd be a very wealthy woman. You are doing just about ...
sparking the intrest in school of a bored student ( gifted)	3/2/2008
Q: My daughter is so bored with her advanced classes that they do not keep her motivated to learn. I ... A: How old is your daughter? What grade is she in? What kind of advanced classes is she taking? ...
gifted yet unmotivated	2/28/2008
Q: Carol, I am the mother of a very gifted 11 yr old boy. He is bright, sensitive, and very much an ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I'll start my answer by telling you that homeschooling is not a ...
Boredom and aggression in a gifted 2 yr old.	2/26/2008
Q: My son is 25 months old and having read your articles, gifted. He was a very active baby - 20 ... A: What does your pediatrician say about your son's eating habits? Does he think it's a reason for ...
is my child gifted	2/23/2008
Q: Ok, I feel silly asking if my two year old is gifted since everyone probably thinks their kid is a ... A: Parents ask this question all the time. The fact is, you don't have to teach your daughter ...
gifted child	2/22/2008
Q: my son is not yet 2 1/2 and I bought him his first jigsaw puzzle a couple of weeks ago. He now has ... A: You phrase your question in a very interesting way. Why do you think you should be concerned at ...
PACE Test Results	2/21/2008
Q: I have posted questions to you previously regarding my 9 year old son. This is a follow up question ... A: It sounds like yet another day in the life of the parent of a gifted child. That doesn't really ...
refusing to go to school	2/20/2008
Q: I have a 6 year old son who is in Kindergarten. He is a very bright young boy with many traits of ... A: I don't think I would wait to see how your son does in the new environment. Even if it is a better ...
refusing to go to school	2/13/2008
Q: I have a 6 year old son who is in Kindergarten. He is a very bright young boy with many traits of ... A: My best advice to you is to homeschool your son if you can. The situation he is in does not sound ...
is my son gifted?	2/12/2008
Q: My son has always been very active and impulsive. He read before K, rode a bike at 3, walked when ... A: The CoGAT score is completely inconsistent with the rest of what you are telling me about your son. ...
Gifted?	2/8/2008
Q: My son was a preemie and didn't talk until he was 2 and a half.We took him to a specialist when he ... A: I don't think you have anything to worry about. It is really common for gifted kids to be obsessive ...
Bright? Gifted? Exceptional memory?	2/6/2008
Q: My name is Sophie. I apologised in advance for the mistakes in my writing, english is not my first ... A: As you noted, schools are not designed to address the needs of individual students. What they are ...
PACE Test Results	2/2/2008
Q: I have posted questions to you previously regarding my 9 year old son. This is a follow up question ... A: I apologize for the lateness of my answer. I thought I had answered this already, but I guess I ...
GIFTED PRESCHOOLER	2/1/2008
Q: OUR SON HAS BEEN TESTED USING THE KAUFMAN AND HIS FULL RANGE IQ WAS A 149, WITH A SCORE OF 160 IN ... A: Your son sounds like a pretty typical highly gifted child. The short answer to your question is that ...
my 6 year old can put a 120 piece puzzle together without a mistake	1/31/2008
Q: I am a single parent of a 6 year old who can put a 120 piece puzzle without a mistake and he can ... A: I'm not quite sure what you are asking me. Do you want to know if your son is gifted? If so, I ...
lazy and gifted?	1/30/2008
Q: My 9-year-old daughter doesn't seem to care about school. I can't figure out how to motivate her. ... A: You aren't alone. The behavior you describe is quite common in gifted kids who aren't challenged. ...
PACE Test Results	1/26/2008
Q: I have posted questions to you previously regarding my 9 year old son. This is a follow up question ... A: You are beginning to see first hand some of the problems with gifted programs and why some people ...
Our Daughter	1/25/2008
Q: We are wondering if our two year old is gifted. She knows the letters of the alphabet, she can count ... A: Hey Amy! You are quite welcome. These kids really are amazing, aren't they? And isn't it amazing ...
Not sure what to think	1/22/2008
Q: I am a first time parent. My son is 17 Months old today, he has always been extremely alert and ... A: It really isn't all that unusual for a highly gifted child to remain speechless longer than one ...
smart 26 month old	1/21/2008
Q: My son has just turned 26 months. People are saying he is ahead for his age with many things. The ... A: The quick and simple answer to your question is that you should just follow your son's lead. That ...
Gifted? struggles with reading	1/14/2008
Q: I have been trying to understand why my 7 yr old is struggling with reading especially when she is ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I've been trying to find some information about the Open Court ...
Is my son gifted	1/12/2008
Q: I am a secondary teacher with a 6y.o who has been diagnosed with ADHD (borderline). After failing ... A: Interesting. You say that your son doesn't appear anxious, yet he has nervous habits. Biting nails ...
Bright? Gifted? Exceptional memory?	1/10/2008
Q: My name is Sophie. I apologised in advance for the mistakes in my writing, english is not my first ... A: Sophie, I'm astonished that you read about gifted children and don't think your daughter has many ...
giftedness	1/6/2008
Q: i'm a 12 year old girl and was wondering about all this gifted stuff. last week one of my best ... A: It does sound to me like you are most likely gifted. The biggest clue is what you said about your ...
Is my son gifted	1/3/2008
Q: I am a secondary teacher with a 6y.o who has been diagnosed with ADHD (borderline). After failing ... A: My first thought is about the person who administered the WPPSI. Did that person have experience ...
Fading Interests	12/27/2007
Q: I have been reading the questions and am fairly certain that my two and a half year old daughter is ... A: I apologize for the long delay in answering your question. I've had some computer and connectivity ...
giftedness	12/24/2007
Q: i'm a 12 year old girl and was wondering about all this gifted stuff. last week one of my best ... A: There's a good chance that you are gifted, but it's really hard for me to tell based on the ...
Gifted son	12/19/2007
Q: emerging abilities but I just feel a bit helpless as to how best to keep him interested and develop ... A: It sounds to me like you have a highly gifted child on your hands. It also sounds to me like you ...
Gifted Child and how to continue his learning?	12/18/2007
Q: I have always considered my son very bright, but what parent doesn't consider their child that way. ... A: It does sound to me like your son is gifted. Many parents might believe that their children are ...
Help! My 4 year old very bright boy is having problems at preschool	12/16/2007
Q: My 4 year old son has not been tested for giftedness yet, but he shows many signs that he may be. He ... A: Welcome to the world of gifted parenting. Your situation is quite typical. My first suggestion is ...
My child only misbehaves at school	12/13/2007
Q: I am very much in need of help at this point and I believe my daughter is more in need of help than ... A: Something is off here. My initial reaction is to tell you to take your daughter out of that school. ...
is my son gifted or just bright?	12/11/2007
Q: My 21 month old son recognizes almost every letter in the alphabet, that is, not ABCs by rote but ... A: I'm not sure what kind of advice you are looking for. Do you just want to know if your son is ...
Suggestions for my son	10/19/2007
Q: First let me say I am glad I found you! Your articles have been very informative. I have always ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I've been without Internet access for a few days. Your son ...
5 year old gifted daughter	10/18/2007
Q: I am in a mess with my daughter who I am almost certain is gifted...at what level I'm not sure. ... A: I am so sorry for the long delay in answering your question. I have been without an Internet ...
gifted son	10/16/2007
Q: when my 9 yr old was 7, he was given a c-toni by psychometrist.score was pic non-106,non ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been without an Internet connection for several days. I'm ...
Is she possibly gifted?	9/25/2007
Q: My 3 year old daughter is academically advanced as well as sensitive(feelings easily hurt). She fits ... A: It certainly sounds to me as though your daughter is gifted. Pretty much everything you describe is ...
CCAT and CTBS tests	9/24/2007
Q: I finally have been informed of the tests that will be used to determine entry into a gifted program ... A: All those tests are pretty similar. I have to say, though, that I am not a trained tester, so my ...
Gifted, or bright?	9/22/2007
Q: My son Ben is 3y 5 months. I think he's bright, but I'm starting to wonder if he's "gifted". I'll ... A: It sounds very much to me as though your son is gifted. From the advanced language use, to the love ...
Gifted?	9/21/2007
Q: My son is 6 years old and he was just recently diagnosed with ADHD and they tested his IQ and they ... A: If your son was doing first grade math in preschool, he is probably gifted. Whether he should be in ...
Gifted Toddlers	9/16/2007
Q: I have a toddler who has just turned 2. My mother is pestering me to get her assessed as she thinks ... A: It's really too early to have your child assessed. For one thing, test scores at that age really ...
Is my grandson gifted?	9/15/2007
Q: Greetings! Please help me with some questions I have concerning my 23 month old grandson. Joshua ... A: Based on your description, it sounds to me as though your grandson is gifted. Some people consider ...
advice please!	9/14/2007
Q: I have an 8 year old daughter that plays the piano and harp. She just recently won a county and ... A: Unfortunately, I am unaware of the kind of support you are looking for. It's sad because if a ...
Is he gifted???	9/13/2007
Q: I wanted to tell you a little bit about my son Chris, he is 5 years old very sweet kid so close to ... A: It sounds to me like your son is gifted. Here are some signs in what you described: 1) Emotional ...
Gifted Kindergartener	9/12/2007
Q: My daughter started public kindergarten this year and shows signs of giftedness-exceptional memory, ... A: You're in a situation that hundreds and hundreds of parents of gifted children find themselves in. ...
levels of giftedness	9/11/2007
Q: I have a few questions that I would like to ask. I hope you can help me. What is the difference ... A: The OLSAT and the CogAT are pretty similar. They are both group-administered standardized tests and ...
Is my child advanced	8/26/2007
Q: i have been wondering whether my 18 month old daughter is advanced or not. she has been quite ... A: Yes, it would be my guess that your daughter is gifted. Sorry for not being clearer on that part of ...
Excessive fears	8/25/2007
Q: I have read some of the suggested articles on hypersensitivity to various things with gifted ... A: It's not just hypersensitivity at play here; it's also a very active imagination. Does he say what ...
Gifted twins?	8/24/2007
Q: I have identical twin boys that are 2y 9m. I have spent time teaching them and they have watched ... A: Josephine, The intensity of gifted children can be difficult to deal with. That intensity, coupled ...
levels of giftedness	8/23/2007
Q: I have a few questions that I would like to ask. I hope you can help me. What is the difference ... A: I'm not sure what the ALSAT is. The only one I'm at all familiar with is a kind of learning styles ...
RIAS test results	8/22/2007
Q: I was reading the answers to another person and you wrote that if there was a big difference in the ... A: I'm not sure what the situation was I responded to in the answer you are referring to. I'm also not ...
Could my son be gifted, or just bright?	8/21/2007
Q: I have a 32 month old son and have been doing some research lately on giftedness and am planning to ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I live in the storm area and we got flooded. I didn't have a ...
15 month old daughter, is she gifted?	8/20/2007
Q: my husband and I think we may have a gifted child. I probably wont be able to recall all the things ... A: You sound like you are already pretty sure your daughter is not an average child, and you are right. ...
Gifted twins?	8/18/2007
Q: I have identical twin boys that are 2y 9m. I have spent time teaching them and they have watched ... A: It can be difficult to distinguish a gifted child from one who has been taught concepts. However, ...
Is my daughter showing signs of giftedness?	8/2/2007
Q: My 21 month old daughter (born 7 weeks early) has taght herself to recognize the entire alphabet, ... A: Yes, those are all pretty good signs of giftedness. The primary characteristic of giftedness is ...
my 1 year old daughter costs a fortune to keep happy!	8/1/2007
Q: well first i should explain i have never from day 1 had a moments peace from her. she hardly slept ... A: Raising a gifted child is not a cheap activity! There are ways to make things a bit better, ...
4 year old fears	7/31/2007
Q: I think my daughter is gifted. She started talking at about 9 months and right away she had an ... A: It sounds to me like your daughter is gifted and has a very vivid imagination, as well as a very ...
Fun games/toys for my daughter	7/30/2007
Q: Greetings! Our daughter is 27 months old. She's our first born and - of course - everything she does ... A: Your problem is a common one. It's difficult at times to find toys for gifted kids. They just ...
first grade acceleration	7/29/2007
Q: Charlie has been identified as highly gifted and cognitively at the 1.1 grade level. He just turned ... A: Your question is one that many parents of gifted children agonize over. Unfortunately, there is no ...
Gifted testing	7/27/2007
Q: My question is in regards to gifted testing. My child will be tested next year for eligibility into ... A: If it makes you feel any better, you are not alone in your the way you feel. Maybe I can clarify ...
Drawing and Imagination	7/26/2007
Q: When my son turned two his daycare teachers started telling me how imaginative he is at school. He ... A: Questioners have the opportunity to choose "private" if they wish to keep their question and the ...
gifted triplets?	7/25/2007
Q: First of all, thank you for all of the info you have provided on this site - very helpful and ... A: Your question is quite interesting. I had to wonder why you wouldn't expect all three identical ...
is my child gifted?	7/24/2007
Q: Our son is 3-1/2. He started reading recently and has figured out words like "adventure", and ... A: It sounds to me like you have a pretty typical gifted child on your hands. What you are seeing is ...
Gifted testing	7/22/2007
Q: My question is in regards to gifted testing. My child will be tested next year for eligibility into ... A: It's still a bit difficult to answer your question because I don't know what kind of testing will be ...
assessing 3 year old who lies	7/21/2007
Q: my almost 3 year old has a tendency to outright lie!!! She blames her sister for her mischievous ... A: The first thing I will tell you is that gifted children are still children. That means that even if ...
Can a HF autsitic kid be gifted?	7/20/2007
Q: My son is turning 3 this week. We have a huge issue here. Let me give you some background about my ... A: It is quite possible for a child to be both gifted and autistic. Autism is a disorder that affects ...
gifted or not?	7/18/2007
Q: walking at 11 months old, recognizing favorite cartoons by 10 months singing the cartoon song by 13 ... A: I'm always mystified at how quickly people suspect a child might have some disorder or syndrome. ...
Gifted testing	7/8/2007
Q: My question is in regards to gifted testing. My child will be tested next year for eligibility into ... A: You've asked quite a few questions, and I don't know if I can completely answer all of them, but ...
Is my 4 year old gifted?	7/6/2007
Q: I was interested in the response you offered regarding the query by another parent about their 2 1/2 ... A: Based on your description, I'd say your son is most likely gifted. To get a better understanding of ...
My 23 month old son	7/5/2007
Q: A few months ago I started noticing that my son could do some pretty amazing thing. He was telling ... A: I can honestly say that I have never heard of what your friend is telling you about advanced ...
3 yr old stopped rapid development	7/4/2007
Q: My son just turned 3 years old a month ago. He showed a rapid development at first. Since both my ... A: You ask some very good questions. From the brief initial description of your son, it sounds to me ...
gifted child	7/2/2007
Q: I am the mother of a 6 year old boy who will begin first grade in the fall. He was recently ... A: Your question is a bit difficult to answer, but I'll try. First, it is not unusual for gifted kids ...
Is my 2 1/2 yr old gifted?	7/1/2007
Q: Not sure if our 2 1/2 yr old is gifted or if we are just overproud parents. * started walking ... A: It looks to me like your son is gifted, probably highly gifted. Just about everything you mentioned ...
further hothousing clarification	6/20/2007
Q: Your analogy for hothousing vs giftedness was very clear, thank you. So, correct me if I'm ... A: You almost got it! I think you're over-thinking the concept. If a child is very receptive to being ...
Is my 20-month old gifted?	6/19/2007
Q: I would like to get your opinion on whether my 20-month old son appears to be gifted. In the past ... A: It does sound to me as though your son is gifted. What you describe are common characteristics. ...
IMAGINARY FRIENDS	6/18/2007
Q: MY 8 YEAR OLD INSISTS THAT HER FAVORITE DOLL SPEAKS TO HER. APPARANTLY THIS DOLL ANNOYS HER DURING ... A: I can only respond to the information I am given. I have no way of knowing what kind of bottle you ...
How can I handle my child's bad behavior?	6/17/2007
Q: I am very concerned with my daughter's inappropriate behavior lately. She has not been identified ... A: The easiest way to respond to your plea for help is to tell you that your daughter isn't being ...
more clarity on "hothousing" vs gifted	6/16/2007
Q: What is the dividing line between hothousing and gifted? After reading some of these posts, I'm ... A: You ask a good question. And as you probably noticed, it's a pretty common one. Let me try to ...
at my wits end w/daughter	6/15/2007
Q: Our daughter just turned 8 yesterday.She knew colors,shapes,ABC's and #'s at 18 months.She began ... A: It sounds like you've recognized part of the problem without any help from me! Or at least you've ...
Puzzle mad 3 year old	6/14/2007
Q: my 3 year old son is puzzle crazy, we just bought him some 100 piece puzzles and he had them all ... A: Most experts suggest that it is next to impossible to recognize dyslexia in young children, although ...
behavioral problems in toddler --gifted	6/13/2007
Q: We know our 2 year, 9 month old is gifted since we applied to the gifted preschool at Columbia. She ... A: Under the circumstances you describe, the question is a difficult one to answer. Let me give you an ...
Is my daughter's behavior normal for her age?	6/11/2007
Q: I'm so glad you answer this kind of questions that parents like me have. I would like to know if the ... A: Your question is really an easy one to answer! Your daughter's behavior is perfectly normal for a ...
gifted 8 year old	6/10/2007
Q: My daughter just got her cogat scores and her composite scores were 99% and she is going to start ... A: I genuinely understand how you feel since I had experienced something similar with my son. Some of ...
emotional intensity and giftedness	6/9/2007
Q: My four year was using sentences such as, "I see boys kicking a ball" at 18 months and could ... A: Yes, intense sensitivity can definitely be related to giftedness. It's what is called "emotional ...
GIFTED CHILD	6/8/2007
Q: My nephew will be turning 3 in July. He has been recognizing and naming the alphabet for about 6 ... A: It is quite likely that your nephew is gifted, but without more information, I can't say for ...
behavioral problems in toddler --gifted	6/7/2007
Q: We know our 2 year, 9 month old is gifted since we applied to the gifted preschool at Columbia. She ... A: It is quite possible for gifted children to act up out of boredom. It is also possible for behavior ...
encouraging without hot-housing	6/6/2007
Q: A bit of background - I was 'classified' as a g+t student aged 12 (I was the subject of someone's ... A: You ask one of the most frequently asked questions! I've written a few articles trying to answer ...
gifted 5 year old?	6/5/2007
Q: Its me again asking another question. At the end of this month, my daughter is being tested. My ... A: Kathy, I'm a little puzzled by something you said. Your daughter is in kindergarten, but you say ...
Is my toddler gifted?	6/3/2007
Q: I would like to know if my daughter is gifted or not and what to do if so. She is 17 months old and ... A: You ask an interestingis it possible to find out if your daughter is gifted at her age? The simple ...
toolateforus	6/2/2007
Q: Just wanted to congratulate you on what you're doing. My son has graduated from college--two ... A: I truly understand your situation. It's why I spend so much time trying to help parents of gifted ...
full grade acceleration	6/1/2007
Q: I have a 7 year old who is in the 2nd grade and will turn 8 in June, so he's one of the youngest in ... A: Many parents of highly and profoundly gifted children feel conflicted just as you do and share your ...
6 year old with perfect OLSAT score	5/26/2007
Q: My son recently took the SAT10 and OLSAT8 tests with his kindergarten class in a small private ... A: You ask some good questions. Your principal is actually right -- in terms of what YOU should be ...
2.5 year old sight reading	5/24/2007
Q: I recently found this website, and I love all the information that it has referencing gifted ... A: If you did not teach your daughter to read, the chances are greater that she is gifted than if you ...
possible gifted child under age five	5/23/2007
Q: I have an older sister who tested 165 at the age of six and have been on the side lines of a gifted ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering: I have a graduating senior who is keeping me busy. Now on ...
Is my son Gifted	5/22/2007
Q: My son was very delayed when it came to speaking. He began speaking at the age of about 3 1/2-4. ... A: I'm not quite sure what your question is, but I'll tell you what I think about your son -- based on ...
17 month old with seeminly advanced language skills	5/21/2007
Q: My son just turned 17 months old. He started talking early with hi and bye at 8 months old and ... A: It sounds to me as though you are already doing just what you should be doing. You are encouraging ...
my 12.5 month old daughter	5/9/2007
Q: She mimicked back the letter O by 3 months old, to anyone who said it to her first. Her first words ... A: If what you are asking me is whether I think your daughter is gifted, I would say that based on your ...
Change preschool? And what about later?	5/5/2007
Q: My son is four years and 3 months. We're not sure how gifted he is, which is part of our dilemma. ... A: My first piece of advice, since you asked, is to stop pushing your son to be a "regular kid." He is ...
Preschool choices	5/3/2007
Q: Our daughter A, who turned 4 in January, is attending a wonderful developmentally appropriate ... A: It sounds to me like you've really made up your mind! I can't see anything in the descriptions of ...
No Pre-school Program for Gifted Child	4/27/2007
Q: A while ago you identified my 10 month old as highly gifted based on my descriptions. Today, she ... A: Wow! Only 4 books at a time? That would never have worked at our house! How about this: does the ...
Preschool choices	4/26/2007
Q: Our daughter A, who turned 4 in January, is attending a wonderful developmentally appropriate ... A: I answered your question, but apparently it didn't go through. I'll try to reconstruct what I had ...
gifted 13 month old	4/25/2007
Q: when my son was 3 months old we noticed he had a special affinity for music and books.as he got ... A: It sounds to me like you are doing just what you should be doing. All you need to do now is supply ...
No Pre-school Program for Gifted Child	4/24/2007
Q: A while ago you identified my 10 month old as highly gifted based on my descriptions. Today, she ... A: You are probably jumping the gun on worrying about your daughter's reaction to school. It sounds as ...
Bright versus gifted and ADHD	4/23/2007
Q: My six year old kindergartner was tested by a psychologist because he showed signs of ADHD and ... A: First of all, let me say that there is no such thing as a test for ADHD. You can not tell through ...
Question about 3.5 yr old daughter	4/20/2007
Q: First of all, I would like to thank you for setting up your web pages about gifted children. They ... A: It's really hard to guess an IQ score just by behaviors alone. However, based on what you say, it ...
Jigsaw Puzzles?	4/16/2007
Q: I've seen "does jigsaw puzzles early" listed in several descriptions of gifted children. But ... A: It looks like a mistake. The same company has identical puzzles, with different pictures of course, ...
moving for schooling	4/15/2007
Q: options for our gifted 5 year old. Our local school is not flexible, accommodating, or willing to ... A: Sometimes a move is necessary to accommodate the educational needs of a gifted child. Gifted kids ...
Bright five year old	4/14/2007
Q: I am the mother of four children, six and under. Three of my children seem exceptionally bright but ... A: First, let me say that your daughter certainly sounds gifted to me. Just about everything you ...
Jigsaw Puzzles?	4/12/2007
Q: I've seen "does jigsaw puzzles early" listed in several descriptions of gifted children. But ... A: It can be confusing to figure these things out, especially since we seem to find conflicting ...
Is My 16 Month old Gifted??	4/11/2007
Q: My 16 month old does so many things that amazes me.She has been doing things which kids her age does ... A: Rhea's Mom! It sounds like your daughter may be gifted, but some things in your description ...
3 year old.	4/8/2007
Q: It has been about a year since I have written to you. I now have a 7 month old son and my daughter ... A: The examples you have provided of your daughter's language skills are normal -- for highly gifted ...
Gifted 16 month old	4/6/2007
Q: I am a G&T teacher in NY. My question is about my grand-daughter who is 16 months old. Mackenzie ... A: You can discern that your granddaughter is gifted by those very things that you have just described ...
6 yr old daughter learning	4/5/2007
Q: I need help, when it comes to school lesson my daughter, do not remember anything, you tell her a ... A: My area of expertise is gifted children and although sometimes issues of disabilities crop up, ...
is she really again...	4/4/2007
Q: I have a couple more questions to ask you. I have written before about my daughter who is 5 not yet ... A: You should find out with the WISC since it measures verbal, mathematical, and reasoning abilities. ...
suggestions for gifted 3 year old	4/3/2007
Q: Our youngest son is considered to be exceptionally gifted and I am having a hard time finding ... A: It is sometimes difficult to find resources for gifted children, but not as difficult as it seems ...
is she really again...	4/2/2007
Q: I have a couple more questions to ask you. I have written before about my daughter who is 5 not yet ... A: I forgot to address a couple of your questions. It's hard to say if your daughter is gifted just in ...
My 2 year old daughter	3/29/2007
Q: I have been researching sites about gifted children and came across this one. My daughter will be ... A: I assume that what you are asking is whether the behavior you have described is typical of children ...
2 1/2 y.o daughter	3/28/2007
Q: I have enjoyed reading your posts for the past couple of months. I am a firm believer that if you ... A: Welcome to the world of gifted parenting! So, yes your daughter is most likely gifted. Children ...
Gifted 28 month old?	3/27/2007
Q: Carol, I was just hoping to get your opinion on our 28 month old son. I've read the developmental ... A: I'm not sure what to tell you about the school you want to send your son to. I did take a look at ...
Gifted 28 month old?	3/26/2007
Q: Carol, I was just hoping to get your opinion on our 28 month old son. I've read the developmental ... A: It certainly sounds as though your son is gifted. Not all of them reach physical milestones early. ...
Placement for gifted 3 year old.	3/24/2007
Q: I was hoping to get some advice. We have been told that our 3 year old daughter is gifted because of ... A: While your daughter might indeed be able to learn skills later rather than now, gifted children ...
Is my daughter gifted or just advanced for her age?	3/23/2007
Q: My daughter is 20 months old. She has always been way ahead of her friends in everything. She sat ... A: It sure sounds to me like you have a gifted child! Just about everything you've described fit ...
behave so different in school	3/21/2007
Q: My son started reading about 2 months b4 he turned 3. He is quite proud of himself (so am I) and ... A: It sounds to me like your son doesn't want anyone at school to know that he can do more than the ...
Is my two year old gifted?	3/20/2007
Q: My son is 27 months. He's been able to count and reconize numbers since before two, as well as say ... A: Based on the information you have given me, I would guess that your son is gifted, but I really ...
Jiana and her way	3/15/2007
Q: I am very concerned about my 2 year old daughter. She has been having soooo many extreme tantrums. ... A: It's a little difficult to answer your question because you didn't give me much information about ...
is she really gifted?	3/13/2007
Q: Wow Carol: This was exactly what I was looking for. You have really validated a lot of the things I ... A: Hey Kathy, Welcome to the world of the gifted. It's quite a journey. Many, many parents of gifted ...
public vs private school	3/10/2007
Q: My husband and I were recently discussing whether or not our son would be able to reach his ... A: If you are asking about my personal experience with public schools, I'd have to say that it was not ...
Help!!	3/9/2007
Q: I have 3 gifted children (2 of them much older than my youngest), so I am relatively experienced ... A: Glad I could help a little. I understand how knowing you're on the right track can be a help. ...
Help!!	3/8/2007
Q: I have 3 gifted children (2 of them much older than my youngest), so I am relatively experienced ... A: Parents of gifted kids often laugh at the accusation thrown at them that they are pushing their ...
How to help my gifted son !	2/26/2007
Q: My son, who will turn 7 in March, is gifted. He will be tested in the near future. I have known ... A: Let me start answering your questions by providing the best analogy I've ever heard to the situation ...
Gifted Siya	2/24/2007
Q: I hope this message finds you shining and smiling. I keep reading all your articles on gifted ... A: Welcome to the world of gifted parenting! What you are describing is what many, many parents of ...
Ravens coloured progressive matrice	2/13/2007
Q: recently my son was tested at school using the ravens coloured progressive matrice test. He ... A: Sorry for taking so long to answer. I was trying to find the answer to your question. It doesn't ...
inventing language?	2/12/2007
Q: I have little doubt that my two and a half year old son is gifted. I was a gifted child, come from a ... A: It sounds to me like your son is fascinated with language. These children love word play and I'm ...
IS MY SON GIFTED	2/11/2007
Q: ok. he can spell over 500 five hundred words. many of them hard complicated words. he can read and ... A: Your son is three and can do all that? That number ability sounds well beyond second grade! In ...
My 3 year old daughter-gifted or advanced?	2/9/2007
Q: Everyone has always commented on how smart out daughter is. She started walking at 9 months, she has ... A: You ask your question in a very interesting way. Gifted children are children who are cognitively ...
IS MY SON GIFTED	2/8/2007
Q: MY SON IS 3 YEARS OLD. HE CAN READ AND WRITE ENGLISH AND ARMENIAN MY NATIVE LANGUAGE. HE KNOWS 2 ... A: It's hard to answer you question since I really don't have enough information about your son. ...
4 yr old	2/6/2007
Q: My daughter just turned 4 at end of December 2006. She started saying words like mama and dada at 6 ... A: Most experts believe that 4 is too young for IQ testing. The best time for testing is between the ...
are they gifted child?	2/2/2007
Q: I am a mother of 2 children, one is 4 years old & the other one is just 21 months. Let me talk ... A: From what you say about your son, it does sound like he is gifted. Many gifted children do not ...
My 14 month old son	1/25/2007
Q: I've written several times to you in the past regarding my now 3.5 year old daughter, Cecily. I ... A: Lillian! What an interesting"Is it possible that there are 'accidents' in milestones?" Let's ...
Non Standard Testing for 5 year old	1/23/2007
Q: My son had the IQ test 1/20/07. The doctor only gave him a Reynolds Assessment test which she told ... A: It's not unusual for people to interpret the behavior of gifted children as immature. Highly gifted ...
testing	1/22/2007
Q: You answered a question before about my 5 year old daughter, but i just wanted to ask a follow-up ... A: Many experts feel that the optimum age for testing gifted children is between the ages of 5 and 8. ...
follow up to question	1/21/2007
Q: I have not receieved a response yet but wanted to add a couple of things. My 16 mon old daughter ... A: Yes, you are a proud mommy. But you also are most likely the parent of a gifted toddler! Did I ...
lack of motivation	1/20/2007
Q: I found the information very useful. Through the link you provided to my previous question, I ... A: Chiara, Please don't think that I was criticizing your parenting! Parents of gifted children often ...
asking for advice	1/19/2007
Q: I have a five year old son who is very bright for his age he understands scietific explainations of ... A: It sounds like your son might have dyslexia. That is not my area of expertise, but I do know that ...
gifted 16 mon old?	1/18/2007
Q: I am a first time mom and just want to know if my 16 mon old daughter is gifted or is it just me ... A: The behaviors you describe are certainly indicators of giftedness. In answer to your question, "do ...
Is my 2 year old gifted?	1/17/2007
Q: My daughter had us wondering if we were crazy before she was even born. While pregnant, she would ... A: What you are describing is a very highly gifted child. As a general guideline, the more gifted a ...
unmotivated/loss of interests	1/16/2007
Q: I'm asking about my son who is 8 years old. I have not had him tested for giftedness, but he will ... A: What you have described is fairly typical of gifted children. It is not uncommon for them to lose ...
Naturally gifted or hothoused?	1/13/2007
Q: I have read through some of your respsonses to others--and it seems that most of the children ... A: I'm not sure which questions you were reading, but I can recall only one instance in which anyone ...
My 8 month granddaughter	12/22/2006
Q: I have a grandchild that I believe is gifted. At 2 months I taught her to give me five and to stick ... A: Sylvia, I'm very sorry you thought my answer to you was rude. You might want to read it again. I ...
10 month old girl	12/21/2006
Q: I just wanted to talk to someone about my 10 month old girl Emma. She is already able to pick out ... A: It is early for the behaviors you describe, but it is difficult for me to say with any certainty ...
Do you think this is Asperger or Giftness Traits	12/18/2006
Q: Are you able to tell me if this is Asperger of Giftness Traits? My 5 year always been different ... A: I'm not sure why you think your son might have Asperger's. That is generally considered to be a ...
is this normal - a storyteller at four?	12/17/2006
Q: My four and a half year old son, whose twin brother has learning and speech problems of an autistic ... A: It does sound to me like your son is gifted. He certainly shows many of the signs, which you can ...
gifted 2 year old	12/14/2006
Q: My son is 2 1/2 years old and can already read books. I know that he is not memorizing them ... A: My first piece of advice to to ignore the advice of people who do not have gifted children. Their ...
Is my child slightly gifted?	12/12/2006
Q: I just wanted to find out your opinion on my 2 1/2 year old daughter. She amazed me and her dad ... A: It sounds to me like your daughter is more than slightly gifted. She sounds highly gifted to me. ...
fluent 5 year old reader	12/5/2006
Q: my daughter can read fluently third grade level. She is five years old. How common is this and are ... A: Yes, you definitely need to be on the watch for boredom in your daughter. Boredom can have some ...
are gifted children bossy	12/3/2006
Q: I am not sure if my 6 year old is gifted because she dosen't score the highest in her class for ... A: I thought I had answered your question! But I see I didn't. It is not unusual for gifted children, ...
Gifted toddler	11/30/2006
Q: My son is 25 months old. Since he was 16 months old he acknowledged all his colors and by 18 months ... A: I'm not sure what it is you are asking me. Do you want to know whether your son's tactile ...
Gifted Siya	11/21/2006
Q: I thought it should be important to mention what Siya can do at 18 months. Vocabulary exceeds ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I've had some issues here, mostly involving my ...
Math and school	11/20/2006
Q: I've asked a question previously, but I'm getting increasingly "worried" about what we should do ... A: Welcome to the world of gifted parenting! What you describe are typical of the issues that parents ...
primary school for gifted kids near Alicante, Spain	11/19/2006
Q: we are living in Spain and looking for a primary school for gifted kids near Alicante for our 7 year ... A: Your best bet for finding a schools for gifted kids in Spain is to contact the gifted organizations ...
Follow up Question	11/16/2006
Q: I sent you Qs b4 about my son, I lived in Indiana and you direct me to a local gifted group. ... A: Sorry to hear that the parent group didn't work out. Let me try to answer your new questions: 1) ...
Determing if my son is gifted	11/4/2006
Q: If I want to enroll him in Kindergarten early how can I prove this without testing him? He will be 4 ... A: Excellent question! You first need to find two things out from the school: one, the policy on early ...
kindergarten problems	11/3/2006
Q: My son Tyler was tested when he was 3yrs 11mo by a clinical psychologist because he was out of ... A: I hardly know where to start in answering your questions. There are so many issues to cover! ...
burning out	11/2/2006
Q: what about iq 170+ 52 yr old m had same problems at school been through diagnosis drug gambling ... A: Brad, It was rather difficult to understand your question, but I think you are asking about a ...
are they or aren't they?	11/1/2006
Q: I would like information on testing my kids for giftedness. My husband and I both are. My daughter ... A: I have written a short article for parents just like you who are looking for information about ...
my two year old	10/31/2006
Q: My son name is Evin he just turn 2 but since he was 10 months old he started to memorized things ... A: It sounds to me, based on your short description, that Evin is gifted. A good memory and reaching ...
4 year old	10/30/2006
Q: I am trying to find out if my 4 year old son is gifted.. He has a photographic memory. When he was ... A: The best way to determine if your son is gifted is to read up on giftedness. It sounds like your ...
Determing if my son is gifted	10/29/2006
Q: My son has been able to rec/exp identify all his letters, shapes and colors by 18 months old. He is ... A: I have a couple of suggestions for you. It is quite common for parents of gifted children to be ...
I Think My Granddaughter Is Gifted	10/25/2006
Q: I have raised 6 kids of my own and I am a grandmother of 7. I really see a difference with my ... A: Yes, I definitely think your granddaughter is gifted. Most two-year-olds don't have full ...
Trouble in Kindergarten	10/24/2006
Q: My son has always seemed bright. Started reading at 4yrs (maybe sooner, but I just didn't notice) ... A: You are right that self-taught early reading is a sign of giftedness and you are also right that his ...
gifted children	10/23/2006
Q: can children with learning disablities still be gifted. A: Yes, children with learning disabilities most certainly can also be gifted. They are often referred ...
Is my son gifted?	10/23/2006
Q: My husband and I call my 2.5 year old son, "anti-social". He has no interest in meeting other ... A: What you are describing sounds to me like gifted behavior. Have you looked yet at any developmental ...
Comforts with Asynchronous Development	10/22/2006
Q: My daughter, 4.1 years if not gifted would be exceptionally bright. We started signing at 6 months, ... A: My child needed persuasion to give up the bottle at age five. The deal was he'd give it up on his ...
My three year old can read.	10/22/2006
Q: My three year old can read and some family members say this is advanced. He asked my wife to teach ... A: Your son's behavior sounds very normal -- for a gifted child! It sounds like you have a verbally ...
Gifted, Normal, Mental?	10/21/2006
Q: My oldest child is Autistic, or at least I believe he is, but my middle child seems to be a genius. ... A: Before I answer your question, I want to say a few other things about your son. First, your son may ...
5 yo son is very hard on himself	10/19/2006
Q: My son is 5 years, 2 months old. He is doing well in Kindergarten and very well socially. I believe ... A: Questions like yours are always difficult to answer because there isn't much a parent can do about ...
My Gifted Son	10/19/2006
Q: I really hope you anwer me as I have written to numerous "free advice" article and have never hear a ... A: Your story breaks my heart. I don't think you are wrong at all to assume that your son was too ...
Cognitive Ability Tests	10/17/2006
Q: My son recently took a cognitive ability test for the school district. I don't know which specific ... A: If you are asking whether the test score might be lower if a child does not finish the test than it ...
IQ on Otis Lennon	10/17/2006
Q: Where does one find the IQ score on the Otis-Lennon test results that are given to the parents? ... A: The SAI is the equivalent to an IQ score. Here is some additional information about the Otis-Lennon ...
anxiety and behavior in 3 year old	10/16/2006
Q: I've written you several times about my daughter, Cecily, who is now 3 years and 4 months old. She ... A: It's not all that unusual for highly sensitive children to experience high levels of anxiety. Your ...
misbehavior and anger	10/14/2006
Q: I have so many questions it's difficult to know where to begin. We already know our son is gifted. ... A: I can see how you had so many questions that you didn't know where to begin. Did you realize you ...
school eval	10/13/2006
Q: My son entered KG this fall-he is 5. He is in a class of 24 students with one teacher and one ... A: When gifted children are not challenged in school, it is always a concern. One reason is that they ...
identifying gifted children	10/10/2006
Q: how do i tell if my child is gifted? he knows how to identify and draw all his colors, shapes, ... A: The best way to tell if you have a gifted child is to look at lists of characteristics of gifted ...
child who can sort/group without counting objects	9/10/2006
Q: My 6 year old granddaughter can sort and group objects with only thedirections to put in groups of ... A: My guess is that your granddaughter is an intuitive learner. That is, she can figure things out and ...
Toys for gifted 18 mo	9/10/2006
Q: Well, the grandparents are already asking what our daughter wants for Christmas. I don't want it to ... A: It sounds to me like you have a highly gifted child on your hands. The kinds of "why" questions ...
is my kindergartener gifted?	9/9/2006
Q: I was wondering if you thought my 5 year old daughter may be gifted. (She turned 5 in June) She is ... A: I'm always rather bemused when parents give me a long list of their child's exceptional abilities ...
Gifted 26mth old?	9/9/2006
Q: Ever since our son uttered his first few words everyone has remarked how good his language is. At ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. I was without an internet connection for a few days and it's ...
potty training/gifted kids	9/8/2006
Q: I have a son (3+) that I suspect is gifted (I had asked a question earlier about math ability) and ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I've been without internet access for a few days. The one thing ...
Talented kid	9/8/2006
Q: Carol My child when she was 2 years old she can say all the states and capitals of America and also ... A: The best thing you can do to help your daughter is to provide as many enriching experiences as ...
Unusual development	9/6/2006
Q: My son is now 21 months and I am trying to figure out if he is developing at an unusual rate. Mason ... A: Your son sounds like a typical gifted kid. It doesn't sound to me, based on what you've written, ...
please reply	9/5/2006
Q: I have read other posts and I have to ask about my daughter. she just turned 32 months old and she ... A: It sounds to me as though your daughter is gifted. She sounds like she wants to learn and can learn ...
Gifted 33 month old ?	8/13/2006
Q: My daughter is 33 months old, and we are often being told that she is 'advanced', but we don't know ... A: It sounds to me like your daughter is gifted. How can you tell? Read up on the characteristics of ...
Sleep and gifted kids	8/10/2006
Q: I'm just wondering if you have any strategies or suggestions to help my son fall asleep at night. Is ... A: It is very common for gifted kids to have a hard time getting to sleep. You express it perfectly ...
toddlers-gifted	8/7/2006
Q: I would love to be directed to the best places to go to get good information on gifted children. I ... A: You can visit my About.com site for good information about gifted children! ...
gifted 4 yr old	8/5/2006
Q: I have a daughter that was tested and found to be highly gifted. She is extremely active, ... A: If it makes you feel any better, I can tell you that you are not alone. Many of the issues you ...
can obsessiveness be an additional indicator of highly intelligent child?	8/4/2006
Q: I have a 4 year old who is socially a caveman as i like to call him. He is very bright and NEVER ... A: You ask an interesting question. First, I can assure you that gifted kids can develop all kinds of ...
Programs and schools for highly gifted toddler	8/3/2006
Q: I read your comments to other parents and you seem to be very helpful, so I thought that I would see ... A: Oh Darlene.... I genuinely sympathize with your situation. Let me start out by telling you that ...
SID versus overexcitabilities	7/31/2006
Q: I see many similarities between the common "overexcitabilities" seen in gifted children, and those ... A: I'm not sure an OT evaluation would distinguish between SID and overexcitabilities. One reason for ...
Gifted 30 month old	7/31/2006
Q: I am just in the process of having my son evaluated for ADHD. His activity level is in the extreme , ... A: Leah. I'm not an expert on ADHD, but your son's behavior definitely does not sound like typical ...
early reader	7/30/2006
Q: I have a 6 1/2-year old daughter who has been reading since age 3 1/2. She is now reading the Harry ... A: It sounds to me like your daughter is gifted. There are two ways to look at IQ testing for young ...
How Gifted?	7/27/2006
Q: This is a follow up on determining giftedness and math ability. My son is 6. He has been reading ... A: I'm delighted to hear that your primary goal for your son is that he is happy, confident, and ...
Gifted 30 month old	7/27/2006
Q: I am just in the process of having my son evaluated for ADHD. His activity level is in the extreme , ... A: You mention that you would hate to have your son diagnosed with ADHD if that is not the cause of his ...
Where do I go from here?	7/10/2006
Q: My son will be 13 tomorrow and my husband and I have been told that my son is ADHD and a genius. The ... A: From what you have said about your son, I'm going to make a couple guesses about him. First, I'm ...
How do I keep a bright 20-month-old challenged	7/10/2006
Q: I came across your web site and have been reading some of the questions from other readers. Just ... A: Quite honestly, I don't have much to tell you -- you're already doing pretty much what you should be ...
Gifted 2.5 yr old?	7/7/2006
Q: 5 months). Here's the background info: She has always been on the early side of normal development - ... A: It sounds to me as though your daughter is gifted. Pretty much everything you describe about her ...
math ability three yr old	7/6/2006
Q: My son just turned three, and I wonder if his math ability is simply above average or extraordinary. ... A: Your son's math abilities are definitely in the gifted range. It is not at all typical for three ...
Is a gifted test the same as an IQ test?	7/6/2006
Q: ------------------------- Hi again Carol Children in our school apparently "qualify" for the ... A: The situation at Hayden's school is not unusual. Plenty of schools have programs for which children ...
Is a gifted test the same as an IQ test?	7/2/2006
Q: My son's IQ test scores highlighted that he has more than the capacity to learn well and quickly. I ... A: First off, I'll say that an IQ test is not necessarily the same as a gifted test. The issue is a ...
18-month-old extraordinary?? Really need insight.	7/1/2006
Q: My question is about my 18-month-old son, Gavin. My mother has been hounding me to have him ... A: There is no question in my mind about Gavin being gifted. Just about everything you've said about ...
Is my daughter gifted?	6/30/2006
Q: ) for your response to my long question. I was thrilled by your response initially but when I read ... A: Wendy, No, you didn't mislead me. What I said about your daughter still stands. Look again at the ...
Is a gifted test the same as an IQ test?	6/30/2006
Q: My 8 year old son had an IQ test in 2004 because he was having difficulty reading. He scored 137 on ... A: Can you give me some more information? Why did the test scores result in seeing a behavioral ...
6 year old Math Ability	6/28/2006
Q: My six year old son just finished Kindergarten in what was called a “high achieving” class. These ... A: It sounds to me as if your son is gifted. Most of what you mention about him falls right into the ...
Fear of death in a 4 year old	6/26/2006
Q: My son is a bright child; he may or may not be gifted, but he clearly thinks abstractly. After ... A: I've been giving your question a lot of thought. Your assessment of the situation is correct: your ...
Education question for possibly gifted	6/25/2006
Q: Bainbridge, I have a 2-partFirst, are my children gifted, and second, if they are, what should I ... A: Based on what you say, it sounds very much like your children are gifted. That opinion is ...
further testing	6/20/2006
Q: Shortly before school was out this year, we were notified that they wanted to test out daughter for ... A: I think what you have going on is enough for right now. Having a school willing to provide ...
Gifted behaviour	6/20/2006
Q: My 8 year old girl is gifted and in general a well balanced child. She has always enjoyed school ... A: I am quite concerned about your situation. I’m afraid I have little tolerance for schools blaming ...
sensitivity	6/16/2006
Q: I have an 8 year old little boy, who is very easily hurt as far as his feelings go. he gets very ... A: Gifted children can be very emotionally sensitive. It is hard not just on the children, but on ...
picture memory in 2 year old	6/15/2006
Q: Well I guess I did mean a photographic memory, she can put a puzzle piece in the right spot in the ... A: Your daughter most likely just has an excellent memory, typical for gifted children, and is probable ...
what is early reading?	6/15/2006
Q: My daughter just turned two. She loves to "read" books with one line per page and 3-5 words per ... A: When parents of gifted children say that they're children are reading, they mean exactly that. ...
How do assess a 17 months toddler as gifted?	6/12/2006
Q: My son is 17 months old and he appears to be very bright. He catches on very fast on many things. ... A: It sounds to me as though your son is gifted. He's really too young for any kind of standardized ...
picture memory in 2 year old	6/11/2006
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old girl. Since before she was 2 she has been doing puzzles. She memorized the ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by a "picture memory." If you mean a good memory, that's quite normal ...
What now?	6/8/2006
Q: We have just received our 6 year-old daughter's scores for the test (RIAS) given to her for ... A: I don't think there is a great deal you can know from those scores you have. In general, large ...
test scores	6/7/2006
Q: Bainbridge, Do you know (or do you know how we could find out) the relationship between scores on ... A: As far as I know, test scores on the different tests really can't be translated from one to another ...
early reading	6/4/2006
Q: My 3 year old has been reading level 1 books on her own for a year now. Recently, when I ask her to ... A: You ask some good questions. It definitely sounds like your daughter is gifted. Early reading, ...
imaginary friends	6/2/2006
Q: I had often suspected that my son was gifted. My 1st real clue was when he learned both the Lord's ... A: Don't worry about the imaginary friends. It does not mean that he has lost touch with reality or ...
Is my son gifted?	6/1/2006
Q: I would like to find out if my five year old son is gifted. He is intelligent and witty, but has ... A: From your description, I would say that your son is gifted. You say your son is five. When did he ...
Is my daughter gifted?	5/30/2006
Q: My daughter who turned 2 in January, loves to learn. She can count to almost 20. She counts to 10 ... A: I'm very sorry for the late response. We had a storm here last Monday and I've been without ...
Is my child gifted?	5/27/2006
Q: In the total reading score of the first grade SAT, my son scored a grade equivalent of 5.9. His word ... A: I'll need more information about your child in order to answer your question. Scores from tests ...
If a parent does not know that child is gifted	5/27/2006
Q: My little girl is now 4 years old, but by the time she was 1 and 6 months she could identify the ... A: You say that you have not pushed your daughter lately. What exactly do you mean by "push"? Most ...
gifted, emotional problems or both?	5/24/2006
Q: My daughter Sofia is 3 months short of 6years old and is having minor problems at school. Sometimes ... A: What you are seeing in your daughter is most likely asynchronous development. What this means is ...
What to do if he is gifted?	5/19/2006
Q: I am constantly being told by friends, family, even people I don't know that I need to have my son ... A: It sounds to me like your son is gifted. Hold off on the testing, though. For one thing, testing ...
gifted child	5/15/2006
Q: Good day! I would like to ask a second opinion about my child. I think she is gifted. She is 1.7, ... A: Maria, I'm sorry you didn't find me knowledgeable enough or my answer clear enough. However, you ...
Giftedness	5/11/2006
Q: I have spoken to my parents about it, and I do some workbooks at home. I don't think our family can ... A: I have spoken to my parents about it, and I do some workbooks at home. I don't think our family can ...
Giftedness and talking	5/9/2006
Q: Bainbridge: I read your articles and thank you for providing adviceses on gifted children. I have ... A: Early talking is not a must for giftedness. Plenty of highly gifted children do not start talking ...
15 year old w/problems	5/8/2006
Q: Long story short is that we have a 15 y/o son (identified gifted at 3 or 4 and ADD at about 9) I did ... A: What you describe is indeed a common problem with high IQ kids. These kids are incredibly ...
Completing work	5/8/2006
Q: My soon to be 7 year old daughter is in a GT first grade class this year (almost finished). ... A: You don't need to worry that there is something wrong with your daughter. As I had mentioned in the ...
children	5/6/2006
Q: My little boy is 23 months old and can count to ten already and we havent tought him past four, is ... A: Counting to 10 at 23 months is not typical. You might want to look at a list of developmental ...
5 year old-what is average?	5/4/2006
Q: I don't know what is average anymore and I can't ask the mothers of my son's peer group for fear of ... A: I'm not sure what kind of advice you are looking for, but I can tell you that your child is most ...
Giftedness	5/2/2006
Q: Iâ€™m not sure if youâ€™ve ever answered a question directly from a gifted child before, but here ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. You ask a very interesing question. Have you spoken to your ...
Spotting a Gifted Child	4/13/2006
Q: I have two sons, my younger son who is 5 has learned how to play chess, has a lot of natural talent ... A: Yes, those are definitely signs of being gifted. You say your older son never did the same things ...
Is she gifted?	4/11/2006
Q: So when I say my daughter reads her books, she doesn't actaully read, however she's very into going ... A: Dawn! If you recognize a number of gifted traits in your daughter, she is most likely gifted. And ...
homeschooling talented/gifted children	4/11/2006
Q: I have twin boys in the first grade who were tested by the school and found to be working ... A: The situation you describe with your sons at school is not all that unusual. If your sons are able ...
son does not like other children	4/6/2006
Q: I'm becomming concerned about my son's behaviour. He was a fussy baby who needed a lot of one on ... A: I understand your concern about your son, but from what you say, I don't think your son is autistic. ...
Is my 2 1/2 bilingual daughter gifted?	4/6/2006
Q: I'm the dad of a beautiful 30 month old girl. I've been fascinated by her development since she was ... A: I can tell you that from what you've said about your daughter, she is certainly gifted. Your ...
Giftedness	4/3/2006
Q: My daughter is 21 months old and I am wondering how to tell how gifted she is. She is obsessed with ... A: It sounds to me like your daughter is gifted. So how to you nurture that giftedness? From your ...
Is she gifted?	3/31/2006
Q: My little girl will be 18 months (April 1, 2006) And she has been amazing us with her smarts. I was ... A: Most people would probably consider the terms "gifted" and "advanced" to be similar. Gifted ...
bright 2 year old	3/31/2006
Q: I have a 2yr 4 mth old who has been singing almost before she could talk - at first (around 12 ... A: I think your daughter is gifted based on the characteristics you described. One thing you noticed ...
How to determine if a toddler is gifted	3/30/2006
Q: Where to start... Well, my husband and I are, like many parents, wondering if our two year old (31 ... A: It sounds to me like you have a gifted child on your hands. Welcome to the world of gifted ...
Is my 2 year old son gifted?	3/23/2006
Q: I have a silly reason that motivates this question… We live in a city where most families send ... A: I understand the financial problem. If we lived in a perfect world, all children would have their ...
Gifted child and class work	3/23/2006
Q: My son is in a 1st grade classroom but was tested and is intellectually on a 3rd grade level. The ... A: Wow! You really have a mixed bag here. I can tell you that most parents of gifted children would ...
my 27 month old son	3/22/2006
Q: I'm a single mom that used a sperm donor. My son is very smart and amazing everyone. I need to know ... A: Actually, there are such things as gifted preschools, but they aren't very common. These schools ...
Please help me do whatever it is that is best for my daughter.	3/22/2006
Q: To cut to the chase, I suppose I want you to tell me that no, my child is not gifted and that the ... A: I wish I could tell you what you want me to tell you, but I don't think I can. I'm afraid that the ...
When to test for Gifted?	3/21/2006
Q: My son is will be starting his last semester of Kindergarten next month. While I feel his ... A: One of the most common misconceptions of gifted children is that they are straight-A students. ...
kindergarden spelling	3/15/2006
Q: Carol, Hello, again. Thank you for your response to my last question about my daughter's speach ... A: It sounds to me like your daughter is trying hard to "break the code" of reading. She seems to be ...
talented artistic children	3/14/2006
Q: My son has just turnt eight and he is extremely artisticly talented.I am forever being told by ... A: This may sound odd, but you might be better off not having your son take art lessons yet. When you ...
possibly gifted, now what?	3/13/2006
Q: I've since gotten in touch with a gifted specialist at a university near