DD has been tested since she was 2 since there is a gifted preschool in NYC. She is now 15. My advice: One size does not fit all. Every kid is different. Motivationally, personality, interests.

You need to find what works to motivate and interest your child so that they find passion and excitement. And if your kid doesn't sound like some other gifted kid, don't fret. The parent responsibility in my opinion is to help the child find all the options and possibilities out there. And encourage them. extroverts are harder than introverts. And getting them on a path is harder. I have an extrovert. but now that she is settled in her motivation and displine which was really, really hard, she is excelling exponentially. So no rules apply. figure out your kid and what he//she needs and try and make it work.