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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Assessing Learning Ability
• Method 2 of 4: Assessing Communication Skills
• Method 3 of 4: Thinking Analysis
• Method 4 of 4: Assessing Emotional Skills
• Tips
• Warnings

The education system has special programs for gifted children, and a child's abilities are assessed based on test results, including IQ. However, do not rely entirely on standardized assessment. Many factors help to recognize a gifted child, and some of them are not taken into account by the school.If your child is not developed for his age, he will need special attention. You can recognize a gifted child by his outstanding learning ability, developed communication skills, certain inclinations in thinking and the ability to empathize.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Assessing Learning Ability

1. 1 Pay attention to the child's ability to memorize material. Gifted children memorize faster and more than ordinary ones. Sometimes memory manifests itself in subtle nuances. Watch for signs of advanced memory.
   • Such children can remember facts better than others. They often remember something at a very young age and at will. The child can learn a poem that he likes, or fragments of a book. He can also memorize, for example, the names of capitals and many birds.
   • See if the child's outstanding memory is showing up in daily life. Perhaps the child can easily remember information from books or TV shows. Perhaps he remembers something in great detail. For example, after a family dinner, your daughter tells you the names of all relatives present, including those whom she has not seen before, and can also describe their appearance: hair color, eyes, clothes.
2. 2 Pay attention to reading skills. If a child started reading early, this often speaks of giftedness, especially if the child has learned to read and write himself. Reading before school or pre-class time may indicate that your child is gifted. Perhaps the child also reads books that are too difficult for his age. In class, a child can get high marks for reading and understanding texts and read during recess. Perhaps your child even prefers reading to walking and outdoor games.
   • Remember, however, that the addiction to reading is just one symptom. Some gifted children start reading late because they develop at their own individual rate. For example, Albert Einstein only learned to read at the age of 7. If your child hasn't started reading early, but has other signs of giftedness, it is possible that he is still gifted.
3. 3 Analyze your math ability. Gifted children usually exhibit specific skills vividly. Many gifted children find math very easy. As with reading, you should expect high grades in math. At home, the child may enjoy puzzles and games that develop logical thinking.
   • Remember that not all gifted children become mathematicians. They may be interested in other areas as well. Gifted children are often fond of mathematics, however, even without this inclination, a child can be gifted.
4. 4 Pay attention to early development. Gifted children often develop faster than their peers. Your child may have started speaking in coherent sentences earlier than other children of their age. Perhaps he quickly developed a large vocabulary, and was able to start talking and asking questions earlier than others. Earlier development compared to peers may indicate giftedness.
5. 5 Analyze the child's knowledge of the world. Gifted children are keenly interested in the world around them. Your child may know a lot about politics and world events, may ask many questions, may ask you about historical events, family history, country culture, and so on. Gifted children often have an inquisitive mind and love to learn new things. Such a child may have a large store of knowledge about the world.

Method 2 of 4: Assessing Communication Skills

1. 1 Assess your child's vocabulary. Since gifted children have a good memory, they can know a large number of words. At an early age (3-4 years), a child can use complex words such as "obvious" or "factual" in everyday speech. In addition, a gifted child will quickly learn new words. He can learn a new word for the test at school and begin to use it correctly in speech.
2. 2 Pay attention to the child's questions. Many children ask questions, but gifted children do it differently. Questions allow them to better understand the world and people, since such children really strive to learn as much new as possible.
   • Gifted children constantly ask questions about their surroundings. They ask about everything they hear, see what they touch, what they smell and taste. Suppose you are driving and a song is playing on the radio. The child will ask you what the song is about, what language it is, who sings it, old or new, and so on.
   • Children also ask questions in order to learn to understand other people and their feelings. The child may ask why someone is sad, angry, or happy.
3. 3 Analyze how the child engages in adult conversations. Gifted children easily enter into conversations. Ordinary children tend to just talk about themselves, and gifted children keep the conversation going. They ask questions, express their opinions, and quickly sort out minor nuances and double meanings.
   • Gifted children can also switch between conversations. When talking with peers, they use different words and intonations compared to conversations with adults.
4. 4 Rate your speech rate. Gifted children speak quite quickly. They talk about what they are interested in faster than usual, and can jump from topic to topic quickly. This is often perceived as inattention, but this is a sign that the child has many hobbies and is interested in a lot.
5. 5 See how the child follows the directions. At an early age, gifted children can follow complex directions without any problem. They are not asking for clarification or clarification. For example, a child can easily follow the instruction: “Go to the living room, take the red-haired doll from the table and put it in your toy box. At the same time, bring dirty clothes from your room so that I can wash them. "

Method 3 of 4: Thinking Analysis

1. 1 Think about the child's special interests. Gifted children often get involved in something early and can concentrate on their hobby for a long time. All children have hobbies, but gifted children study topics of interest to them very deeply.
   • It happens that gifted children tend to read books on certain topics. If a child is interested in dolphins, he can often bring books on this topic from the library. You will notice that the child is well versed in the species of dolphins, knows the life expectancy of these animals, the characteristics of their behavior and other facts.
   • The child enjoys learning what interests him. Many children like certain animals, but gifted children will enjoy watching documentaries about their favorite animal and preparing a report about it for the lesson.
2. 2 Pay attention to fluid thinking. Gifted children have special problem-solving skills. They think quickly and can find alternative solutions. A gifted child will notice a loophole in a board game or can add new rules to a street game to make it more interesting. Such a child will also be able to think hypothetically and abstractly. You may notice that he often asks questions that begin with "what if ...", trying to figure out a problem.
   • A fluid mindset can make it difficult for children to learn at school. Questions on tests where only one answer is possible upset these children. Gifted children tend to seek multiple solutions or answers. If a child is gifted, it is easier for him to write an essay and answer questions in his own words, rather than give a yes / no answer or choose one of several options.
3. 3 Pay attention to imagination. Gifted children naturally have a developed imagination. Perhaps your child loves to play and fantasize. He can invent special worlds and daydream, and these dreams can be very detailed and vivid.
4. 4 Observe how your child reacts to art, theater, and music. Many gifted children are inclined towards art. They find a means of self-expression in music or painting and are very receptive to beauty.
   • A gifted child can draw or write for fun. He can copy other people, often for laughs, or sing songs that he has heard somewhere.
   • Gifted children often tell vivid stories, both fictional and real. They may enjoy drama, playing an instrument, and other arts as they naturally seek to express themselves in it.

Method 4 of 4: Assessing Emotional Skills

1. 1 Observe how your child interacts with others. Certain conclusions can be drawn based on the child's communication with the people around him. Gifted children have an unusual ability to understand others and always strive for empathy.
   • A gifted child is sensitive to the emotions of the people around him. A child can understand whether a person is angry or sad, and he often wants to understand the reason for these emotions. A gifted child rarely remains indifferent to a problem situation and worries about everyone being well.
   • A gifted child can communicate with people of all ages. Thanks to his deep knowledge, he can talk with adults, teenagers and older children as easily as with his peers.
   • However, some gifted children have communication difficulties. Their particular interests make it difficult for them to communicate with people, and sometimes they are even mistakenly diagnosed with autism. Communication skills can be a sign of giftedness, but it is not the determining factor. If it is difficult for a child to find a common language with others, this does not mean that he is not gifted. Some gifted children do have autism.
2. 2 Pay attention to the child's leadership qualities. Gifted children are naturally inclined to be leaders. They know how to motivate and inspire others, and it is easy for them to take leading positions. Perhaps your child is usually a leader with friends, or is quickly becoming a leader in hobby groups and other extracurricular activities.
3. 3 Consider if your child likes to be alone. Gifted children often need to spend time alone. They enjoy the company of others, but they do not get bored with themselves. They love activities that do not require company (reading, writing), and sometimes they would rather be alone than spend time with company. A gifted child does not complain of boredom if no one is entertaining him, since he has a natural curiosity that does not let him get bored.
   • If the child is bored, it means that he just needs an impetus to a new activity (try giving him, for example, a butterfly net).
4. 4 Consider if your child is capable of appreciating the beauty of art and nature. Gifted children have a developed ability to obtain aesthetic pleasure. A child can often admire the beauty of trees, clouds, water, and other natural phenomena. Gifted children are also attracted to art. A child may enjoy looking at pictures or photographs, and may be strongly influenced by music.
   • Gifted children often point out what they notice (for example, the moon in the sky or a picture on the wall).
5. 5 Examine the symptoms of developmental problems. Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are characterized by features that overlap with those of giftedness. You should be aware of the symptoms of these disorders, which are different from the signs of giftedness. If you think your child may have autism or ADHD, see your doctor. Remember that giftedness and developmental problems are not mutually exclusive, and a child can have both.
   • Children with ADHD, like gifted children, can have learning problems. However, children with ADHD do not have a penchant for analyzing little things and can find it difficult to follow directions.Children with ADHD can speak quickly like gifted children, but they show signs of hyperactivity, including fidgeting, fiddling with objects, and constantly moving around.
   • Children with autism, like gifted children, have passions and enjoy being alone. However, there are other symptoms in autism as well. A child with autism may refuse to respond to his or her name, may not understand the emotions of others, misuse pronouns, give illogical answers to questions, react too strongly or too weakly to external stimuli (loud noises, hugs, etc.).

Tips

• If you think your child is gifted, try getting a specialist opinion. The child will need to take a special test. This should be done because gifted children need special attention and conditions for their abilities to develop.

Warnings

• It can be difficult for a child to live with their talent. Such children often cannot find a common language with other children. Help your child with this.
• Don't let your child think that their giftedness makes them better than others. Explain that everyone has their own abilities to be respected and everyone has knowledge to share with them. Try to teach your child to appreciate the fact that everyone is different.