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Oh, how great! Good luck! Poor dd2, how sad she must have been ... I'm glad that you've got an understanding social worker, and I hope the meeting goes well!

Heard sylvia rimm last night she addressed many issue around de-throning and perfectionism that could upset a child like that as well. gifted kids get so much praise - that if other kids finish faster (perceived at that age as better) or they miss something or don't know all the answers it can feel like a fall from grace... if they've identified themselves as being smart but something is hard.... seems young for such a thing but i know our now 6 year old had these issues wehn she smarted violin because it didn't come out perfect the first time.. which is exactly why we started her on it (here honey - time for something you won't be perfect at - you have to practice).

I love Sylvia Rimm and that's a great point. That's not what is causing C-dog's confidence problem, though.
C-dog does violin as well, started at 4. It was hard for her because of a fine motor delay, but she's loved it and has progressed beatifully.

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I love Sylvia Rimm and that's a great point. That's not what is causing C-dog's confidence problem, though.
C-dog does violin as well, started at 4. It was hard for her because of a fine motor delay, but she's loved it and has progressed beatifully.

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