OK. So my question is if my son is gifted? I'll give some family history and some of his history and if you could let me know what you think that would be great! I'm trying to get some resources as I'm feeling a bit isolated and it's hard to talk to normal parents about it kwim?
Family history: My father is gifted: he went to 1st grade when he was 4 and graduated at the top of his class his entire academic career. He graduated at the top of his field in medicine in 3 fields at age 23. He's been an ER physician for 34 years and has an incredibly accurate diagnosis rate.
DH: Skipped kindergarten because he knew all of the material. Unclear whether he skipped a grade or 2 back in Colombia and was held back when he moved stateside due to lack of English. Has a Master's degree and graduated with great grades both undergraduate and graduate. (Undergrad is impressive considering he was drunk most of the time! AH, College!)
My brother: Just got a PhD in astrophysics. First job as a university professor beginning in August.
Myself: Concert violinist. Began touring internationally at the age of 11. School was boring for me. All advanced classes. Graduated in 6 years from 2 universities with 4 degrees. 2 bachelors and 2 masters. Graduated cum laude and with a 3.9 from NYU.
DS: Accomplished all major baby milestones 3-6 months early except walking.
Age 2: Asking why the sun was hot. Totally cool with the nuclear reaction/scientific explanation.
Figured out digestive system
Learned how to hold a violin
Able to distinguish letters and numbers
Age 3: Building with legos (the small ones for 6-7 year olds)
Figured out labor on his own (with visual description of my uterus)
Doing all pre-reading stuff
Think you're speaking with a 5 year old
Prone to nightmares
Age 4: Bored at pre-k because he knows the material
Follows instructions for building legos
Prone to nightmares continues
Behavior issues begin
Acts out
Overall he's always been a perfectionist
Serious fear of failure
Sensitive
Highly imaginative
Looking at the NAGC website it describes DS to a t
Tried getting him evaluated through school. They brushed us off because he's so bright. Teacher recommended we try again and are continuing with the evaluation process...
Any thoughts or insights? Sorry for the novel!
Family history: My father is gifted: he went to 1st grade when he was 4 and graduated at the top of his class his entire academic career. He graduated at the top of his field in medicine in 3 fields at age 23. He's been an ER physician for 34 years and has an incredibly accurate diagnosis rate.
DH: Skipped kindergarten because he knew all of the material. Unclear whether he skipped a grade or 2 back in Colombia and was held back when he moved stateside due to lack of English. Has a Master's degree and graduated with great grades both undergraduate and graduate. (Undergrad is impressive considering he was drunk most of the time! AH, College!)
My brother: Just got a PhD in astrophysics. First job as a university professor beginning in August.
Myself: Concert violinist. Began touring internationally at the age of 11. School was boring for me. All advanced classes. Graduated in 6 years from 2 universities with 4 degrees. 2 bachelors and 2 masters. Graduated cum laude and with a 3.9 from NYU.
DS: Accomplished all major baby milestones 3-6 months early except walking.
Age 2: Asking why the sun was hot. Totally cool with the nuclear reaction/scientific explanation.
Figured out digestive system
Learned how to hold a violin
Able to distinguish letters and numbers
Age 3: Building with legos (the small ones for 6-7 year olds)
Figured out labor on his own (with visual description of my uterus)
Doing all pre-reading stuff
Think you're speaking with a 5 year old
Prone to nightmares
Age 4: Bored at pre-k because he knows the material
Follows instructions for building legos
Prone to nightmares continues
Behavior issues begin
Acts out
Overall he's always been a perfectionist
Serious fear of failure
Sensitive
Highly imaginative
Looking at the NAGC website it describes DS to a t
Tried getting him evaluated through school. They brushed us off because he's so bright. Teacher recommended we try again and are continuing with the evaluation process...
Any thoughts or insights? Sorry for the novel!