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I see what you guys are saying about where the energy comes from. Perhaps this is why DS needs to chill and just be alone after school each day.

He's defintely more active in running around and playing these days . I think the last one year of OT has helped him tremendously with his gross motor skills, so he definitely has more confidence here. Probably as a result, the social possiblities are changing for him.

DS5 is a PG kid and I would say that he is definitely more extroverted, when he is around others that have anything in common with him it all (whether it is running around, playing games, etc.) I have never really seen him be shy that I can think of, and he enjoys being around people a lot. That being said, he also will enjoy going off by himself and reading and going on the computer...but doesn't do that is much when there are people around as he typically spends time with them.

DS is an extrovert- really comes alive and glows when people are around.
I am a gifted extrovert too- extremely extroverted- when I am in a room of people- at a party for instance, I feel a "buzz" in the air and really enjoy socializing. I can be the life of the party in a positive way!
I married an introvert and we balance each other out very well! He reminds me of how nice it can be to enjoy solitude and introspection, and I draw him out of his shell

The whole introvert/extrovert thing is about the energy. Most people find me very outgoing, never met a stranger, will make anyone feel comfortable but I am a major introvert. I leave social situations or work totally wiped out. I must occasionally even take time away from my son to recharge. By appearance I am gregarious outwardly and completly shy inward. I have done all the different scales and assessments and they all say the same introvert who is emotional.

I am with you Vicam. I am not shy at all but I am usually the first to bail on a party and while I love company I love to see them leave also. This winter was hard because DH was out of work. We get along great but the strain of never being alone was killing me! :-)

Of my four kids I have two introverts and two extraverts all MG to HG. I will say though that my extraverts are definitely more skilled socially as well and very much so.

After socializing, I definitely need downtime to recharge and think DDs are similar. One DD is a lot more social but still prefers staying home to going out.

My daughter, though not labeled yet as gifted...is an extreme extrovert. She is very gregarious, has a wonderful sense of humor and is indeed exciteable. She has a high energy level and will just walk up to a kid and take their hand to go play.

She will talk to almost any adult however thankfully she does have some discriminatory behaviors which is good with strangers. I was concerned about that for a while. She seems to have an innate feel for who is "ok" and who isn't...I was the same as a kid.

She does much better with older children and adults...she tends to fight with kids her own age.