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[quote=Anonymous]to OP, I'm 12:57 back - the second poster, adult member of Mensa, who didn't think much of Mensa.  When I checked into it for my Aspie daughter who qualified, there was nothing available for children's get-togethers - at least in our area.  You might want to check Facebook - some of the regional Mensa groups have pages and outings but I haven't participated.  Our local chapter is not active for children.

I hear what you are saying about wanting your child to find bright kids to play with but I truly don't think Mensa is the way to go about it.  I like 22:04's comments.  I wouldn't push.  Just provide enrichment.  Above all, don't give her a big head or make her think she is "special" above all other kids.  My I.Q. is 183 and I led a pretty normal child's life except that I taught myself to read at 2, which made public school boring for the first few years.  But I found things that interested me and learned that I excelled at school so gained confidence grade-by-grade that i was good at academics but my parents never told me that I was gifted or what my I.Q. was.  I had many many friends - from girls scouts and public school activites.  I gave three valedictorian speeches until finally beaten out out of the no. 1 slot at Harvard Law.  I think self-discovery is the best way to go.  I only recently learned that I have eidetic memory which explains a lot (you might want to research that re: your daughter - a lot of research work is being done in memory now).  Just give her the gift of time and enroll her in a bunch of fun summer courses, dance, art,  girl scouts, etc.  When she is older there will be too much homework so let her have some fun now and build self-confidence.  And make diverse friends.[/quote]

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