[lisadonn]

You have been blessed with a very smart daughter who probably is gifted at least in some areas. Over time, this will probably increase in number. I encourage you to work with her strengths to continue to make them even stronger and also help her make sense of her world. For instance, if things irritate her about her clothing, find a way to fix that, even if you have to cut off tags or stop to refit socks. Work with her on patience; be a good role model. Also, take a printout of this thread or make of list of my questions and your answers, and take that to the appointment the next time she sees her pediatrician. He may have some insights about her behavior. Meanwhile, we can give suggestions about her social interactions, as of course can the doctor, or he can refer you to someone who has a degree in child development and a child management practice. As a librarian, I can recommend several helpful books for you to read.

Is she in school yet?

She will attend kG in the fall! Thank you I do feel blessed to have her as my child. I want to lead her in the right direction and I was just worried if I can't help her with her emotions how can I help be all that she is meant to be. She does love going to the library it is her favorite place to be.

[Wondergirl]

Having given even more thought to this, be sure to gently teach your daughter respect for and patience with others. Other kids will not be as sharp or quick as she is, but each person has unique abilities and characteristics and qualities that she will put her mind to look for. That will work well in her favor as she goes through school, keeping her from being bullied by jealous kids. Teach her ways to get along with everyone -- not to sell her soul to them and grovel in front of them or allow them to verbally/emotionally abuse her for her uniqueness, but that she will always look for and expect the best in others and then let them know how she appreciates those qualities. If you want examples, let me know. Role playing with her (with each of you taking "parts" and being different people) is a good way to practice how to be kind and how to forestall her upset with others' behavior.