Speaking of the social topic, adding on to G3 discussion (without attempting quote boxes)
Do you think that being identified gifted or having some acknowledgment of being different is helpful to the social development?
Yes, in ds' case I think it has been very helpful!
I think that he really felt like he was being excluded. Now it's like a de-facto 'you are included'. Also, we've been able to speak more openly about his unique characteristics and how and why that will sometimes make things easier and sometimes make things harder for him.
I'm sure feeling better about oneself can only increase a child's confidence and ability to get along with others so I do hope that this good feeling begins to extend past the kids in the gt group.
