Suzanne, Can you give me a link or reference about age 4-6 being the best time to test? I am not questioning the statement; I am trying to find something in...
Cyndi -- I'm not Suzanne, but I thought I'd go ahead and see if I could find any "ammunition" for you. Most of what I found gave a little broader age range...
Hi Cyndy Sorry I don't have a link or reference, read it in a number of books, they say that age because the child starts to hide their gifts/talents after...
Does anyone have experience with the IB program? My daughter will be in 6th grade next year. The IB program is new to our district. There is a meeting for...
I have no direct experiences with IB schools (except substituting in one that was in the process of becoming one). But, there are several now in our district....
Thanks, Cricket and Suzanne. The school psychologist did call me back, and the biggest reason they don't want to test is that they don't think learning...
You could have been describing Meagan. I went through the same things with her and the reading. Even the CAPD, though I've not had her officially tested. Her...
Cyndy, That is kind of you to offer your friends opinions. I will be attending a meeting in the next couple of weeks and will learn more, so if I still have...
what is CAPD? ou could have been describing Meagan. I went through the same things with her and the reading. Even the CAPD, though I've not had her officially...
I hope my "-*replying between the lines*-" method is not too confusing. If it is difficult to follow, please let me know. It's just easier. ... things with...
Central Auditory Processing Disorder. It's also being called auditory dyslexia ~*~Lisa~*~ ... From: suzannembrown To: parentinggiftedchildren@yahoogroups.com ...
Just wanted to introduce myself. I have a 5 yr old son in Kindergarten. We live in Ky. I work in the school district he's enrolled in. I'm the district school...
Hi Lisa, Welcome! I am pretty new here myself. I have a 6 yr old son in kindergarten and a 2 1/2 yr old son in preschool (2 mornings). I teach at the same...
I'll tell you what I know. I'm very good friends with our Gifted Co-Ordinator. She doesn't want to have Kindergarteners in talent pool until the second half...
Hi: I am new to this group. I am looking for information on how you determine if your child is gifted and what to do to help them. My son is 9 and in the...
Lisa, Welcome. I was in this predicament with my 10 year old daughter this year, sort of. I wondered if she was gifted or bright. In our district all 4th...
-*-* I would like to ask where you got the MacMillan materials, and were they expensive? ********** I found most of it at eBay.com, but did just order a few...
Lisa -- welcome to the group! The characteristics that you listed sound like "textbook gifted" -- but you'll feel better if you know for sure. Does your...
Lisa in Michigan, The first place to look/read is www.hoagiesgifted.org. ALL of your answers will be there in abundance!!! Good luck, Diana in OHVA :-) ...
Hi! My name is Barb and I'm new to the group. I have a 7.5-year-old daughter and am trying to learn about giftedness at the advice of my supervisor who has...
Cyndy I been searching for some references - I now I had quite a few in relation to this (PERHAPS you could help cricket - also that other group you mentioned...
I just wanted to tell all of you out there to "Trust your Instincts". As parents, we tend to question our view of our child in the education field. Do a little...
Sue said: <<If your school district has limits, look for other options. Not just home schooling or private schools either.>> Sue -- your comment reminded me --...
Hi Barb, I read your post with interest and have a few ideas. First I think that you know in your gut about your daughter's abilities. We all have gifts ...
Hi everyone. I'm really glad I stumbled onto your group. My name is Anjie, and my daughter Laurel (11) has been identified as gifted since kindergarten. I...
Hi Anjie -- and welcome! It sounds like you have your hands full -- isn't it nice that the web provides a way for us to meet other people dealing with similar ...
Hello from a new member of the group. My daughter Katie is 3.5 years, and has been identified by a nonverbal congnitive exam as very intelligent. I suspect...
Joyce -- We're all somewhat confused moms (and dads)....so welcome to the group! I went to my favorite "gifted website": www.hoagiesgifted.org, and came up...
Anjie, Welcome to the group. You've probably heard of this, but have you read Expecting Adam by Martha Beck, a neat book about expecting a downs syndrome...
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