How To Know If Your Child Is Gifted
Characteristics of Giftedness
The following characteristics are often associated with gifted children.
Creative Thinking
Independent thinking, originality in oral and written expressions, possesses a sense of humor
General Intellectual Ability
Learns rapidly, uses a large vocabulary, formulates abstractions, enjoys hypothesizing
Specific Academic Ability
Good memorization ability, advanced comprehension, pursues special interests with enthusiasm and vigor
Leadership
Assumes responsibility, high expectations for self and others, fluent self expression, foresees consequences and implications of decisions
Psychomotor
Exhibits precision in movement, excels in motor skills, high energy level
Visual Perception
Outstanding sense of spatial relationships, observant, exhibits creative expression
