In the preschool years, giftedness can be demonstrated by early physical development, early language development, and/or exceptional powers of observation and curiosity. While it is rare for a gifted child to exhibit all the characteristics described on this page, it is common for a gifted child to manifest many of them.

Topics covered on this page include:

Asynchronous Behavior | Overexcitabilities (intensities) | 6 Profiles of Gifted Students

Twice Exceptional Students (2E) | Underachievement | Visual Spatial Learners