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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have three kids, one of whom is (I'm not comfortable with saying gifted, but lets say academically advanced).  I've discussed it in person with three fellow mothers ever...

1) one who was telling me about the AAP process for her kid, and I asked her questions,

2)one who has been a close friend for years and who asked me about it, and

3)once when my kid was 3 and an aquaintance I don't like was going on and on and on about how amazing it was that her 3 year old could count to 20, seriously over a half hour about it. ,Then looked at me and said "when do you think your kid will learn to count" and I said "hey, kid, what's 8+15?" and my 3 year old promptly answered "23, mommy! "

I think it comes up sometimes, but not right away in most cases. [/quote]

Still would have taken the high road with #3.[/quote]

Usually, if they're that gifted in an area when they're preschoolers, there's a chance they fall on the spectrum.    So while parents may be proud of their children's advanced skills, it's not smart to brag b/c there's always the chance s/he will be given a spectrum label.[/quote]

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