Hi.

We're looking for any suggestions to help PG dd, 7yo. She's a PG kiddo who hides it well, can match any social situation/peers etc. A total chameleon. But, she's a mess whenever she has playdates with other kids - comes home baby-talking (not exactly, but the best way I can describe it), needy, insecure, etc. While the ability to succeed in social situations can be a major survival skill for a PG kid, we're pretty sure DD doesn't feel OK with who she really is (or possibly even know who she is). I can find lots of articles about this issue in PG kids, but not much on how to actually help them. BTW, we homeschool, the other kids she plays with are all at least above average bright or GT but not PG. When she's with other adults she also puts on the strange behavior, speaking in babyish mono-syllable, and exhibiting behavior she knows to be extremely annoying. Any help appreciated.


Jill O.