Honestly... Is your child gifted?

He is just super smart. People notice & are taken back sometimes with the things he says. No, I don't see a reason too he is only 3.

I'm starting to explore the option of adhd, gifted or sensory issues! Fine line btwn the three...

Honestly, I do not think either of my girls are "gifted". With that being said, they are both intelligent, loving, and kind children- so that is a gift in my eyes. 

This is going to sound horrible...  I don't think my child is "gifted" in any type of way.  I will say that she has a natural ability to make people laugh and come out of their shell, especially other kids that are really shy.  She's super smart and pics up on things very quickly.  I think she's going to lean more towards the arts [singing, dancing, drawing] than anything else.  But "gifted" to me, is more of her being abnormally superior at a specific thing..  and my child is perfectly normal, which is fine with me.  :)

I believe my son is. It runs on my moms side. He hasn't been tested but all of the signs, obvious and not so obvious, say that he is. I just try to foster his learning the best I can. I will probably get him tested when he starts school.

My daughter, I have no idea she seems about right on track. One of my older sons just got complete panel of testing done by a neuropsyachatrist, and was preforming 2-7grade levels higher than his current grade on the academic assessment tests. However he has a learning disability that holds him back from showing that potential at times, and he is developmentally behind his peers psychically so we can't skip him a grade even though he preforms so much better when he's challenged. Having a "gifted" child isn't really any simpler than having a child that's behind, or struggles because I have one of those too (my other son has ASD).

Yes there is a fine line. Although, a lot of gifted children also have sensory issues. My son does, and it took a lot of patience to learn how to deal with it.

Quoting shajdinyak:

I'm starting to explore the option of adhd, gifted or sensory issues! Fine line btwn the three...

I am hoping my daughter is "normal/average" with a few special characteristics that make her unique. I am getting very drained by all the extras that come along with the extreme sides of this. Lol I'll do my best with her however she turns out to be though of course.

Quoting AnGLInterrupted:

This is going to sound horrible...  I don't think my child is "gifted" in any type of way.  I will say that she has a natural ability to make people laugh and come out of their shell, especially other kids that are really shy.  She's super smart and pics up on things very quickly.  I think she's going to lean more towards the arts [singing, dancing, drawing] than anything else.  But "gifted" to me, is more of her being abnormally superior at a specific thing..  and my child is perfectly normal, which is fine with me.  :)

Gifted children are very challenging. My baby is not showing the same early signs as my older DS and I was actually relieved to have a "normal" child. My older ds is like having 4 kids in one. He is non stop!!

Quoting Schleetle:

My daughter, I have no idea she seems about right on track. One of my older sons just got complete panel of testing done by a neuropsyachatrist, and was preforming 2-7grade levels higher than his current grade on the academic assessment tests. However he has a learning disability that holds him back from showing that potential at times, and he is developmentally behind his peers psychically so we can't skip him a grade even though he preforms so much better when he's challenged. Having a "gifted" child isn't really any simpler than having a child that's behind, or struggles because I have one of those too (my other son has ASD).

Yes we weren't sure where to start. Being a special ed teacher I've known since birth there is something! We have an apt to see in ot at the end of the month to get evaluation for sensory. I've appreciate any advice tips feedback.

Quoting haymanisourson:

Yes there is a fine line. Although, a lot of gifted children also have sensory issues. My son does, and it took a lot of patience to learn how to deal with it.

Quoting shajdinyak:

I'm starting to explore the option of adhd, gifted or sensory issues! Fine line btwn the three...