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Re: Presenting in a different way ??? Cocopandan #125030 03/08/12 07:54 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 2,172 Colorado C Cricket2 Member
Cricket2 Member C Joined: May 2009 Posts: 2,172 Colorado	Originally Posted by Cocopandan Today, I spoke with her teacher, and asked her if she's willing to write recommendation for DD7 to apply for DYS. She was reluctant because she believed DD7 was really bright but not gifted. Then, she felt bad about saying this to me and apologized, but I told her not to worry because I myself was still trying to wrap my head around her test results! That's pretty much the reaction we've had regarding dd11 from teachers. Her 2nd grade teacher told me that it was going to be "interesting for [me] having one gifted child and one high child." When I asked about what a "high" child was, she clarified that dd11 was bright but probably not gifted. When tested later that year, she had DYS level scores (GAI and close on VCI). Study Strategies for Accelerated Learners

Re: Presenting in a different way ??? Cricket2 #125193 03/11/12 10:27 AM
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RobotMom Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 604 in a happier place	We have two daughters that present very differently as well. not only in that DD9 read fluently early and was/is incredibly verbally gifted, but that DD4 is much more physical and refuses to show her ability to read and figure things out unless it suits her mood. When DD4 is a little older we will have her tested mainly to satisfy our curiosity about how much she really hides in her daily life.

Re: Presenting in a different way ??? LouDD #125287 03/12/12 11:12 AM
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Wyldkat Member W Joined: May 2009 Posts: 425	Kerry, when/if you figure out how to convince DD4 to demonstrate her abilities, could you PLEASE share your methods with me? Bear5 is exactly the same.

Re: Presenting in a different way ??? LouDD #125292 03/12/12 11:32 AM
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sunday_driver Junior Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 47	OP and others, please get her/them tested and read this page: http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/What_is_Gifted/learned.htm See points 5, 6, 7 and 8 in particular. Girls with an identified sibling are most likely gifted, most likely very effectively blending in, and most likely not getting recognized for their own capabilities. Last edited by sunday_driver; 03/12/12 11:55 AM. Reason: omission

Re: Presenting in a different way ??? Wyldkat #125304 03/12/12 01:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 604 in a happier place RobotMom Member
RobotMom Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 604 in a happier place	Wyldkat - I think I could make a fortune if I could figure that out and sell it

Re: Presenting in a different way ??? LouDD #125311 03/12/12 05:11 PM
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Wyldkat Member W Joined: May 2009 Posts: 425	Kerry, we should have the kids figure it out and market it themselves! Last edited by Wyldkat; 03/12/12 05:11 PM.

Re: Presenting in a different way ??? LouDD #125430 03/14/12 01:02 PM
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OP LouDD Junior Member L Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 15	Hello ! .. THANK YOU all so very much for your replies. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this ! Now looking back ... her brother has always been the centre stage since she was born.. due to his extreme behaviour, extrovert personality, obvious academic abilities etc. He has just needed MUCH more telling off etc. So I guess DD8 has known since she was born that he was high maintenance- I wonder if she has compensated by being the quiet and easy one ! We have such a special bond being my only daughter... and I can now see that she has been the one that is the "peace maker/keeper" ... How/what would you tell DD8 and DS6 about the test? DS10 was 6 at the time so it was a matter of here we go... no questions.. he just did it .. but DD8 is much older and far more wise... Lou PS- that is how we spell behaviour here lol

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