But even those who were identified tend to believe their giftedness disappeared before adulthood.”Īdapted from the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development, Gifted Development Center. Giftedness was not commonly identified in children until recently, so many adults are unaware that they were gifted as children. “If 75% of these characteristics fit you, you are probably a gifted adult. Were you advanced developmentally in childhood? Have unusual ideas or perceptions? ~~~ What are some of the common characteristics of gifted children and adults?Ĭharacteristics often experienced by gifted / talented individuals:Īre you a good problem solver? Can you concentrate for long periods of time?Īre you perfectionistic? Do you persevere with your interests?Īre you an avid reader? Do you have a vivid imagination?ĭo you enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles? Often connect seemingly unrelated ideas?ĭo you enjoy paradoxes? Do you set high standards for yourself?ĭo you have a good long-term memory? Are you deeply compassionate?ĭo you have persistent curiosity? Do you have an excellent sense of humor?Īre you a keen observer? Do you have a love of mathematics?ĭo you need periods of contemplation? Do you search for meaning in your life?Īre you aware of things that others are not? Are you fascinated by words?Īre you highly sensitive? Do you have strong moral convictions?ĭo you often feel out-of-sync with others? Are you perceptive or insightful?ĭo you often question rules or authority? Do you have organized collections?ĭo you thrive on challenge? Do you have extraordinary abilities and deficits?ĭo you learn new things rapidly? Feel overwhelmed by many interests/abilities?ĭo you have a great deal of energy? Often take a stand against injustice?ĭo you feel driven by your creativity? Love ideas and ardent discussion? Barnes’ video-based home training program for creative, highly sensitive or gifted children and teens, for their parents and teachers, and for other adults, in article:Įmotional Health Program for Creative, Gifted, Sensitive People See much more including information about Dr. Photo: “There was something wrong with me, I thought, because I seemed to see things other people didn’t see.” John Lennon Gifted, sensitive and creative people “can cope with their intense feelings, and transform their perceived deep defects into their greatest gifts which will enable them to make a unique, creative contribution to the world.” ~~~~ While a number of qualities and attributes you may have as a high ability person (or your family and friends) are much needed to make the world a better, more humane and sane place for everyone, they can also be disruptive and challenging.īut, as psychotherapist Sharon M. Photo from What is tall poppy syndrome?, Oxford Dictionaries Blog. The photo at top refers to the tall poppy syndrome – “a pejorative term primarily used in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and other Anglosphere nations to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit are resented, attacked, cut down, or criticised because their talents or achievements elevate them above or distinguish them from their peers.”įrom article Tall Poppy Syndrome, Things Aussies Like. There are many factors in the lives of gifted people that impact their success and fulfillment on various measures, including reactions from others. is Director of the Gifted Development Center. “The natural trajectory of giftedness in childhood is not a six-figure salary, perfect happiness, and a guaranteed place in Who’s Who.”įrom her book Counseling the Gifted and Talented. While being a high ability person may include high potential and achievement, Dr. Silverman notes: “It does not seem to matter how much success a person achieves-hardly anyone is comfortable saying, ‘I’m gifted.’” “Even those who were tested as children and placed in gifted programs often believe that their giftedness disappeared by the time they reached adulthood. “The vast majority of gifted adults are never identified. Here is a brief excerpt from the Foreword by Linda Silverman to the book Enjoying the Gift of Being Uncommon: Extra Intelligent, Intense, and Effective by Willem Kuipers: What does it mean to be exceptionally able, unusually intelligent and intense? What qualities help define people as gifted, and how do those characteristics relate to achievement in life?
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