- Unusually advanced development in understanding of concepts, language or acquisition of skills
- Appearing bored or inattentive at school
- Perfectionistic tendencies
- Difficulties interacting with same-aged peers
- A strong sense of social justice and questioning authority
Gifted children often have thinking skills that are significantly advanced for their age but which do not match their level of social-emotional development. This “asynchronous development” refers to uneven intellectual, physical, and emotional development that is often present in children with intellectual giftedness. This can lead to excessive feelings of frustration and anxiety as these children may find that they can problem-solve more quickly than their peers and are not always easily understood by them.