Is Your Child Gifted?

So you really think your child is gifted? He just knows too much or does things so well. It's just not usual for kids his age. You often wonder if you should have him assessed or you should at least be doing something about it. In fact, there are times when you're a bit scared. You want to make sure you're doing the right thing and not breaking that giftedness. You want to make sure you satisfy his curiosity well enough, as you have read from articles about giftedness. Here are some characteristics of a gifted child according to Parenting Gifted Kids by J. Delisle Ph.D. Check if you can relate:

• Gifted children often prefer the company of adults or older children. The reason is obvious: They don't need to explain who they are and how they know what they know.
• Your son's teacher sends you a note that reads, "Although I love Joey's enthusiasm, he must stop shouting out his answers in class. Also, please talk to him about the incessant tapping of his pencil, and his need to sit down when he is doing his worksheets. "
• Your kid does not always get high grades in regular school. Although he is extremely good in specific subjects like art, math or music.
• A gifted child has the sense of humor of an adult. 

Here are some good reads if you suspect your child is gifted:

http://www.austega.com/gifted/preschoolers.htm

http://giftedhomeschoolers.org/articles/IsYourYoungChildGifted.html