hi... i think my 1 and a half yr old is showing signs of being gifted... she already says her abc's and can count and says full sentences that i havnt seen a 1 yr old say before... can u tell me if she is gifted or not? and if there is anything in MELBOURNE that i can take her to to help her grow?
2006-10-12 14:53:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It's wonderful that your child is doing these things - it shows that you are paying a lot of attention to her and encouraging her.
I'd not be so quick to work on the "gifted" aspect of the child. I approached my pedi with similar questions when my first child was about that age - but it seemed to be in an artistic sense. What she told me was something that I've since found to be absolutely true:
Your child will not "forget" how to learn if you don't push the learning right now. However, the first three years of a child's life are where they learn their creativity. Focusing too much on the gifted aspect at this time of their life can cripple them in other ways.
Keep teaching her things - keep talking to her. It's likely you have a child who will grow up quite gifted at least in languages and other similar aptitudes. But make sure that she's getting a lot of creative outlets, too. Encourage the make-believe play, coloring, dress-up, imaginary friends, tea parties - so many gifted children are denied the ability to be *children* by parents who focus on their *gifts.*
Do your little one the biggest favor in the world and let her *play* while she's young! Once she gets in pre-school/kindergarten, she'll have years and years ahead of her to enhance her intelligence. She won't get stupid if you don't push her now. Let her be little and grow at the pace *she* wants to grow at!
Good luck.
2006-10-12 15:30:11 · answer #1 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
As the parent of three adults and one who is gifted, I can tell you this........just keep stimulating her mind but quit whenever you see signs that it is no longer fun for her. If she is gifted then you will notice signs of boredum in kindergarden.......that is when you will want to have her tested. Then you can ask the school district to provide advanced and more stimulating academics for her.
And remember, that a gifted child needs to be well rounded and have very good social skills. They are special needs children who require good self esteem to make it through school (they do not always fit in well with other children}. You have a lot to think about and do not get too caught up in wondering if she is gifted at this young age. Remember to take it one day at a time and relax and have fun with her. She will be picking up on any anxiety that you feel.
2006-10-12 19:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by lindylee43 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gifted is kind of a thing of the past, you know?
Kids were gifted when they could type with one finger 20 years ago, on an electric keyboard.
Don't push, wait 'til she gets to school. If she needs extra studies, the school will approach you.
And also, just because she is showing promise in the language department doesn't mean she's not average or below average in other departments, such as math, science, or logical thinking.
That's why I say don't push. Let her school find out where any gifts lie.
2006-10-12 15:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-16 03:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course yourchild is gifted. Iwish that I could tell you where to take her, but the best thing to do is wait until she gets into school. She'll learn then. Good luck with your gifted child.
2006-10-12 14:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
everyone thinks their child is gifted, one thing you don't want to do is push a child, so chill out if she is gifted when she gets in school she will be tested, let her be a young kid and have fun, and not worry if she is gifted, I have a gifted child and I don't push her I let her guide what she wants and needs, trust me they will let you know when they are ready for more than what they are getting,
2006-10-12 15:22:34 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer Dalpe 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Try calling your school district and have them test her. They can then help you find an approprite school setting to help her grow and learn even more.
2006-10-12 15:31:40 · answer #7 · answered by kelliemag 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
half a year makes a lot of difference
2006-10-12 15:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
honestly, don't think so...
Kids are just getting smarter these days
2006-10-12 15:25:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Honestly...speech has nothing to do with intelligence!
2006-10-12 15:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋