I have a 7-yo who had a an EG score on the WPPSI but after 1.5 years of gifted ed, I'm not certain I have a EG kid. Reasons for doubt: 1. School psychologist who administered WPPSI was relieved of their duties due to some "inconsistencies" of the evaluations. 2. Child doesn't show a strong interest in reading, math or exhibit traditionally gifted characteristics (ask "why" questions, intensely focused, seeks complex problems, etc.) 3. Stay at home parent was a teacher and may have inadvertently constructed a hothouse environment (!) due to professional habits and access to educational materials. Honestly, the last one was a stretch because there was no pushing or forcing, simply followed interests and exposed to a variety of different experiences. But have noticed a high proportion of parents with educator background at the school.
In school, the teachers are complimentary about attitude and focus. Recently scored very high on MAP tests which "surprised" these same teachers. They justified this by saying the first grade version of the MAP is a basic version and can skew scores really high or really low due to the small number of questions.
Can the parents of gifted kids show characteristics of the imposter syndrome? I am worried that our expectations are too high, we're hung up on the label/scores and not appreciating her for who she is. At the same time, we would hate to have spent the significant amount of money on an education setting that wasn't necessary. Sorry for the rant, but if not here, than where? Thanks!
