- Advanced vocabulary
- An ability to focus intently on a subject of interest for long periods of time
- Intellectual curiosity as demonstrated by endless questions and inquiries
- Learns rapidly
- Wide range of interests
- A need to explore subjects in surprising depth
- Perfectionism
- Extreme intensity
- Extreme sensitivity (physically and/or emotionally)
- High energy levels
- Nonconformity – questions rules and authority
- A vivid imagination
- Keen sense of humor
Please note: This list is only a guideline and does not describe all gifted children nor do gifted children possess all of the characteristics. The uniqueness of individual children defies any attempt to categorize them into well-defined groups.