We have not applied to DYS but DD would not make the cut offs. She IS aware of the differences in herself and her brother though. As they are only 18 months apart she remembers him being able to read Harry Potter in Kindergarten while she is in first and still on easy readers. She makes comments about not being as smart as her brother and I do think she feels like she is less capable. It makes me sad but it is hard - she is old enough to see the differences. I point out that she is really talented at many things also (she is an amazing artist) but she doesn't think she is good at anything.
