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Signs that your child maybe be
gifted.
According to the National Association
for Gifted Children, approximately 5 percent -- or three million
children -- in the U.S. are considered gifted. How can your tell
if your child is one of them? Here are some of the early signs
of a gifted preschooler, from the American Association of Gifted
Children at Duke University:
- Learns quickly and remembers
easily
- Seems mature for his or her
age
- Has a large vocabulary, displays
an unusual interest in words, or already reads independently
- Experiments to solve problems
- Prefers older playmates
- Seems sensitive
- Exhibits intellectual curiosity
- Shows compassion for people
or animals
- Enjoys puzzles, mazes, and numbers
- Questions authority
- Seems to get bored easily
- Has a high energy level
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