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Is my Child Gifted?
Common Characteristics of Gifted Learners
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Rapid learner; puts thoughts together quickly
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Unusual alertness, even in infancy
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Excellent memory
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Unusually large vocabulary and complex sentence structure for age
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Advanced comprehension of word nuances, metaphors and abstract ideas
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Enjoys solving problems, especially with numbers and puzzles
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Often self-taught reading and writing skills as preschooler
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Deep, intense feelings and reactions
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Highly sensitive
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Thinking is abstract, complex, logical, and insightful
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Idealism and sense of justice at early age
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Concern with social and political issues and injustices
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Longer attention span and intense concentration
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Preoccupied with own thoughts—daydreamer
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Learn basic skills quickly and with little practice
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Asks probing questions
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Wide range of interests (or extreme focus in one area)
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Highly developed curiosity
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Interest in experimenting and doing things differently
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Puts idea or things together that are not typical
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Keen and/or unusual sense of humor
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Desire to organize people/things through games or complex schemas
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Vivid imaginations (and imaginary playmates when in preschool)
(Retrieved from NAGC, 2018)





Web Resources
Tests & Assessment
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NAGC Tests & Assessment
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Gifted Achievement Tests & Practice Questions (Organized by grade level)
Parent Help
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NAGC Parent Resources
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NAGC Child Success
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Parent Do's & Don'ts
Keeping your Child Motivated
Understanding Your Child
General
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Parenting Gifted Kids Blog
Organizations
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SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs for the Gifted
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Parents of Gifted Children Resource Group