Most of what I have read states that Parents are the best at knowing if their child is gifted. I mean who knows them best. 90% plus knew their child was gifted. Our DS5 is also sensitive, it seems to be a common trait. We are trying to help him with this. In regards to intellagence (Not mine, I can't spell, where is spell check?) we are working hard to value effort. It seems many gifted children value themselves for thier intellect, and this becomes how they view themselves. Because of this when they get things wrong, or can't solve a problem, they are not smart in there minds. There self worth drops and they become overly critical of themselves. If however they learn to value themselves through effort, they learn that they need to work harder (Which you can do) rather then be smarter (A set figure). It's been hard for us to change the praise from product to effort.
