I came across these two threads in G&T and was interested to read the OP's comment that maybe their "giftedness" was down to SN.
Just that, really. Perhaps MNSN is increasing awareness 
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www.mumsnet.com/Talk/gifted_and_talented/1585008-dd-2-next-month-and-is-recognising-words
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/gifted_and_talented/1586129-Photographic-memory