Positivechar.htm. Center for the Gifted - Charateristics of Giftedness. GiftedProblems. Ministry of Education - Special Programs: Gifted Education. Characteristics and Needs of the Gifted — Rhode Island Advocates for Gifted Education. By Mary Codd According to Dr. Linda Silverman, Gifted Development Center in Denver, CO, Parents are excellent identifiers of giftedness in their children: 84% of the children whose parents say that they fit ¾ of the following characteristics score at least 120 IQ (the superior range). Over 95% show giftedness in at least one area, but are asynchronous in their development, and their weaknesses depress their IQ scores. If you are a parent who suspects that your child may be gifted, here are some traits and characteristics of gifted children that might prove helpful to you. Some General Characteristics The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education explains, These are typical factors stressed by educational authorities as being indicative of giftedness.
Shows superior reasoning powers and marked ability to handle ideas; can generalize readily from specific facts and can see subtle relationships; has outstanding problem-solving ability. Visual Spatial Learners According to Dr.