CHARACTERISTICS OF GIFTED CHILDREN

1. Physical characteristics

Gifted children are taller, heavier, stronger, more energetic and healthier than other children of their age who have average intelligence. However three caution are necessary while assessing the giftedness.
i. Their superiority cannot be detected at birth or even during the first year in most cases.
ii. Since there is a sizable correlation between I.Q and socioeconomic status. The apparent physical superiority of gifted children may be a result of non-intellectual factors.
iii. As the definition and identification of giftedness becomes more equitable and inclusive of different kinds of abilities, we may find that the correlation between giftedness and physical superiority diminishes. ( smaller, reduce).
2. Educational & occupational characteristics.

i. Most of them learn to read easily. More advance in reading than in areas that require manual dexterity (skills in using one’s hands, body or mind). More advance in reading than in math that depends on sequential development of concepts & skills.
ii. Most like school and love to learn.
iii. Most tend to enter occupational demanding greater than average intellectual abilities.
iv. Many also be acquisitive, usually knowledgeable and witty or bored with unchallengeable school work.
3. Social and emotional characteristice.
i. Tend to be happy and well liked by their peers.
ii. Most are emotionally stable and self-sufficient.
iii. Most are prone to neurotic and psychotic disorders than average children.
iv. Most have wide ideas and varied interests.
v. Most perceive themselves in positive direction.
vi. Some are emotionally gifted, extraordinary sensitive to one’s own feelings and to other.
vii. Many are superior in concern for normal and ethical issues and in normal behavior.