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I don't think so. At 18 months he knows most of his letters (can verbally and physically identify them). His receptive language is fantastic, so ditto to @cascademom: on waiting on a language explosion. Maybe I'll think he's gifted if he suddenly starts solving fraction equations at 3 or something
But otherwise, no, I don't think he's gifted. That said, I was in a GT program when I was in elementary school, which ultimately funneled into AP classes in HS. I left the program when we moved to a different state (and enrolled in Honors classes instead of AP), but I have great memories of the GT program in elementary school. It gave me the challenge that I wasn't getting from my normal classes (and we did really fun stuff like spend the night at a state aquarium or build a classroom sized Egyptian tomb). If I feel that E isn't being challenged I would have him tested, but probably not because I thought he was actually gifted, but that because, like me, he might benefit from the extra stimulation.
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I think she is very smart, but I have never thought of having her tested. We will see when she gets older, but for now, ahe is just advamced in language and it is what it is.
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I love her buutttttt no.
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It really depends on what your definition of "gifted" is. I am a specialist in gifted/talented education. My 2 yr old son is extremely bright; he might very well be gifted, but maybe not. Either way, as long as his cognitive needs are being met, it really doesn't matter...at this age it's just a label. If you want to support an advanced child, or want activities that challenge ANY toddler/preschooler try looking into Montessori or Waldorf-inspired materials. They are engaging, enriching, and genuinely appealing.
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Nope.
I think he's bright and smart and clever.
I don't think he's gifted.
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