I just happened across a link to a powerpoint tht describes gifted kids in a simple yet accurate way. Thought I'd share it. It's from a school district in Texas so if your not in Texas you can ignore the part about how to get tested there.

http://www.springbranchisd.com/instruc/gt/Should%20I%20Refer%20web%20version%2008.pdf

Wow- that is a great link.....describes DD so accuratly, as well as myself. I was lucky to be able to eperience a gifted program in a magnet school that recognized all of these things. Thanks for the link

Thanks for this Momma Bear, could be very useful for DS's teachers.

Thanks! Any ideas for how to handle this part?

It really appears that this district has a great understanding of the GT population. It would be nice if all districts did...

Inky - wish I knew. I still to, this day, struggle not to do that

And yes I only wish all districts had it together!

Wish I knew also. DS blurts out every answer while the teacher is still asking. I know he is hoping to hurry things along so they can move on to the interesting part of the lesson but unfortunately he doesn't realize that that IS the lesson. And more unfortunately his teacher doesn't realize that this is why he is constantly interrupting.
Let me know if you find a solution.