Gifted Characterisitcs Often Apparent in Gifted Children and Adults
Social/Emotional
Sensitivity in Relationships Argumentativeness Spontaneity Prefers Adult Company High Levels of Energy Concerns for Others (Empathy) Sophistication Interest in Life or Death Discrepancy Between Social Skills and Intellectual Skills Persistence, Doesn't "Let Go" Dislikes loss of Personal Freedom (Being Told What to Do or Too Many Rules) |
IntellectualDriven to understand complexity
Perfectionist or Appears to be Disorganized Noticing What No One Else Does Unusual Capacity for Memory Curiosity Abundancy of Probing Questions Avid Reading Detailed Planning Abstract problem solving at an early age "Little Attorney" Playful Strong Sense of Humor |
AcademicLearns Rapidly
Large Vocabulary Self-Taught Intuitive Ability to learn non-linearly Deep Interest in Subject/Interest(s) Novel Ideas, Originality Dislikes Repittion |