Does anyone GENUINELY have a gifted child?

[UmmInayah]

Hi,

All parents think the world of their children and like to think they're the smartest things in the world.

Please note, I am not looking to ask what your child does early or does/doesn't do. But I truly want to know if there is anyone out there who has a gifted child?

How did you know? What age could you tell? What do you do with them to keep them entertained? Is there a place you can go to or someone you can see to have them accessed to see the best way to help them learn/develop?

I am specifically looking for stuff in relation to a 18 month old, but any information would be great!

Thanks in advance.

[Sheer Bliss]

DD can touch the bottom of her chin with her tounge - I think that's pretty special .

Other than that - i've got no idea. Sorry I couldn't reply with a helpful response.

[sam's mum]

contact the gifted and talented associated

http://www.qagtc.org.au/

they have got a lot of resources available. there is a library, a support service, parent groups and playgroups.

[UmmInayah]

Thanks so much!

[Mathermy]

I honestly believe we do but am a loss where to go from here. We have always noticed that she was more advanced and different from other kids her age, but we thought we were a bit biased. But we are constantly being told by others, family, friends and random strangers
but I am a little uncomfortable with the label.

I have looked up the characteristics and she really does seem to fit the criteria-but I'm really scared that we are going to do the wrong thing with it so for now we are just letting her be, encouraging and providing stimulation for her where we can and then we will reevaluate when she reaches school age.

[UmmInayah]

I am also unsure. I also feel like I am being biased. I am her mum so of course I am going to think she is the smartest thing in the world! People say things but I dismiss it. People will always say what you want to hear, you know what I mean?

I don't want to label any child really, but I guess I don't want to do the wrong thing by her either, IYKWIM?

I guess she will learn whatever she wants whenever she wants regardless of what I do? I guess I also don't know what stimulation to provide? I don't want to do too much either?

[MrsMiggins]

I would suggest at that age, to be guided by your child. If they want to know something, go with it. Puzzles, games, books, music, pretend play are all great ways of keeping your child stimulated.

[UmmInayah]

Thanks MrsMiggins. That's true! I will just keep doing whatever she wants

[Mathermy]

I am also unsure. I also feel like I am being biased. I am her mum so of course I am going to think she is the smartest thing in the world! People say things but I dismiss it. People will always say what you want to hear, you know what I mean?

I don't want to label any child really, but I guess I don't want to do the wrong thing by her either, IYKWIM?

I guess she will learn whatever she wants whenever she wants regardless of what I do? I guess I also don't know what stimulation to provide? I don't want to do too much either?

lol, that's exactly how I feel. I guess if she is genuinely gifted then she will be regardless of my intereference . I don't want to let her down or hold her back by not "doing" anything, but on the other hand I don't want to push her either

I just try to provide the stimulating learning environment she seems to need ( we provide a ridiculous amount of books and frequently visit the library, we do loooooooooots of creative play and have heaps of open-ended "toys" that allow her to use her mind , lots of craft etc, lots of time outdoors, lots of talking, explaining etc) and let her explore at her own pace KWIM?

[LizzardLover]

My daughter has at times been WAY ahead of her age group for things and to some degree she still is but as she's getting older it's mostly starting to even out somewhat.

When she was very little I just went by what she did or didnt want to do/know.