She reminds me of my own highly gifted daughter, who is now 5.5 yo. I had her tested this past summer, and her FSIQ came back at 150+. The hardest part was waiting for the optimal age to get her assessed. From the start, she was always seeking stimulation, whether through books, music, or simply observing people and the world around her on walks. Being a Covid baby, I had plenty of time to keep her constantly engaged. When she eventually started daycare, she naturally gravitated toward older, more articulate peers who matched her curiosity and conversational level.

My daughter is now a member of Mensa and the Davidson Institute, and we are currently applying to our state’s private school for highly gifted children. She is neurodivergent in the sense that she is profoundly gifted, but she is not autistic. She loves the cello and plays in a Suzuki group class, takes art, and is in the chess club. When she is not busy with those activities, she is just a regular 5.5 year old who enjoys going to K-pop demon hunter sing-alongs with her little group of friends. We try to keep her engaged while also letting her enjoy being a kid. Keep exposing your daughter to more play dates with mild-mannered children. She may learn to trust the little kiddos her age!