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[quote=Anonymous]While this may be very normal to some I found my son memorizing the "entire" book and when he turned 5yrs old he began to write short stories.  I can only tell you that in kindergarten I was told by his teacher  that he has a "photographic memory".  This has served him very well.  I did have concerns early on that he might have Asperger's (and I do believe he has traits even now).  What use to be a strange preoccupation with aliens and Big Foot has turned into a love for film.  From the age of 5 until now (14) I've really had to work with him on his social skills and ability to relate to others. He has done exceptionally well academically and has a fearless disposition about life.

The most difficult part of this journey has been explaining my "quirky" child to "AG" teachers that wanted to say he didn't "fit the mold" as it related to exceptional children.  In elementary school I had to be my son's biggest advocate.  He had to be fed more spelling words, longer passages, more difficult math, etc in order to stay engaged. I placed my son in private school for 3 years (K-2nd) because he would blurt very "honest" things out and I did not want him to be labeled with a behavior problem by the school system.  He did not know how to refrain from saying what he was thinking. I've tried to help him in that area without stifling his creativity and free spirit!

If your child is showing exceptional abilities at a young age- feed him!  Be your child's biggest advocate and if has a talent or gift....don't let others make it "normal"![/quote]

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