Thanks Kriston for the link to testing centers in the Tampa area. I sent off an email to the Dr. & now waiting for his response.
My next step is to speak with the Principal on Monday & find out about having testing done through the school. DS attends a small, private christian school, so I am wondering how this will turn out.
I will also ask the principal if there are other gifted students in the school & if so, I will contact them for suggestions. If not, I guess I am on my own...
I feel like I am starting all this too late. I had all the signs from birth, but never thought it meant he was gifted. He walked at 7 months, lifted his head & opened his eyes wide in the hospital, knew his alphabet at 18 months, as well as shapes, reading at 3 yrs., etc. We all just thought he had a "photographic" memory. I knew he would be the smartest kid in his class, and he was. He won the spelling bee, math bee, bible bee & science fair this year in kindergarten. I have even received comments from other parents suggesting no one else gets a chance because DS wins everything. Like, I would keep him out of a contest so someone else can win...should I??
I feel like this is the 1st place that I can talk about how intelligent DS is & you won't all think I am bragging or exaggerating, because you are all in the same situation. Have you all experienced these things? I almost don't want to tell people outside my family about all the things he's done for fear they will think I am bragging or making it all up.
Thanks for all the replies. I feel like I am starting on a new journey!
