HOW ARE GIFTED STUDENTS DIFFERENT FROM THEIR PEERS?

hOW ARE GIFTED CHILDREN UNIQUE?

Every child has their own unique qualities and characteristics. Gifted children are often characterized by their academic abilities; however, giftedness is related to brain development. This difference in development leads to diverse academic, intellectual, and social-emotional experiences.

Characteristics of Gifted Children

Highly curious
Shows strong feelings and opinions
Retains information with few repetitions
Self-aware and aware of global issues
Quirky sense of humor
Utilizes creative problem solving skills
Needs to understand the "big picture"

Perfectionist tendencies
High expectations
Passionate about unique interests and topics
Advanced language/thought process
Emotionally sensitive beginning at a young age
Comprehends higher level information
Keen sense of observation

It is important to remember that gifted children may not exhibit all of the characteristics listed above. There are other characteristics and tendencies that may be unique to each child. For more information on the characteristics of gifted children, click on the teacher and parent resource page.

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