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Normal 4-YO or is something wrong??? PLS HELP!
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<blockquote data-quote="seriously" data-source="post: 433796" data-attributes="member: 11920"><p>That does sound more intense than is typical but I am hesitant to conclude that his behavior is NOT normal in a highly gifted child. Which it sounds like he may be.</p><p></p><p>Have you had any psychological assessments done? You don't mention this so I am guessing that you haven't done this. I suggest that you start there before you leap to the conclusion that he has a mental illness or other psychological or developmental problem. I think you should consider getting some basic assessments done with someone who has worked with a lot of young gifted children. You will need to specifically ask anyone you are considering about their qualifications. How many young children have they assessed? What is their training in working with this population? Do they believe that young children CAN have IQ's above 130? Do they believe that highly gifted children have special emotional and educational needs? Will their report include recommendations for meeting those needs?</p><p></p><p>Here's a link to SENG - Supporting the emotional needs of the gifted. If you have not yet educated yourself on the characteristics of gifted young children I think you would be wise to do so. This is a good place to start since it sounds like your son is struggling emotionally.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sengifted.org/articles_index.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.sengifted.org/articles_index.shtml</a></p><p></p><p>I also suggest you consider picking up a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It may be helpful to you in coming up with ways to talk with him that could help reduce the blow ups.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seriously, post: 433796, member: 11920"] That does sound more intense than is typical but I am hesitant to conclude that his behavior is NOT normal in a highly gifted child. Which it sounds like he may be. Have you had any psychological assessments done? You don't mention this so I am guessing that you haven't done this. I suggest that you start there before you leap to the conclusion that he has a mental illness or other psychological or developmental problem. I think you should consider getting some basic assessments done with someone who has worked with a lot of young gifted children. You will need to specifically ask anyone you are considering about their qualifications. How many young children have they assessed? What is their training in working with this population? Do they believe that young children CAN have IQ's above 130? Do they believe that highly gifted children have special emotional and educational needs? Will their report include recommendations for meeting those needs? Here's a link to SENG - Supporting the emotional needs of the gifted. If you have not yet educated yourself on the characteristics of gifted young children I think you would be wise to do so. This is a good place to start since it sounds like your son is struggling emotionally. [url]http://www.sengifted.org/articles_index.shtml[/url] I also suggest you consider picking up a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It may be helpful to you in coming up with ways to talk with him that could help reduce the blow ups. [/QUOTE]
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