I would love to see preschools and pediatricians take the lead in identifing gifted preschoolers, and helping their parents understand their social and emotional needs! I just heard that some profoundly gifted kids begin underachieving to fit in as early as preschool - WOW!
I also think that many gifted kids would benifit from early work with an occupational therapist to expand their physical comfort in their bodies, and that this should be offered widely. My son was "too smart" to do some of the normal physical development risk taking that was nescessary to learn about how his body worked. 6 months of OT for "sensory integration disorder" was very, very helpful. He is in better shape, healthier, and less troubled by the "oversensitivities."
