We have been aware of Dominic's unique talant for numbers since he was very small. He has always been "aware" of what numbers represent and can has been doing basic math since about 2 yrs old. Up until a few weeks ago, Dominic really didn't seem to care the alphebet even exsited. However, the preschool director observed that Dominic appears "bored" in school so he is now receiving one-on-one attention and is learning to read. The director was amazed that he already knew a lot of basic concepts and after 2 weeks is currently reading at mid-K level. She feels with as quickly as he is learning, he will be reading at a 1st grade level by Christmas, and potentially a 2nd grade level by summer.
Mark and I have decided that we will have Dominic evaluated for "giftedness". However, we don't want him to skip a grade. We would rather him be pulled out or given more advanced work. Dominic really needs to work on social skills and we feel skipping a grade will only promote more introverted behavior. Our philosophy right now is: Who really cares how smart you were when you were a kid - it doesn't really matter when you are 30 - what matters is that you are happy, healthy, well-adjusted adult which starts from being a happy, healthy, well-adjusted kid.
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