WHAT ARE THE DEVELOPMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF GIVEN CHILDREN?
It is important that gifted children are identified and then followed up and directed correctly. Many families doubt that their child is gifted, but they cannot be sure about it. Since there is no chance to apply an intelligence test for every age group, knowing the defining characteristics of gifted children will affect the perspective of families in this sense.
The characteristics of gifted children according to their development areas can be listed as follows.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT FEATURES
His physical development is better than his peers.
He is very energetic.
It is mobile.
He didn’t sleep much during infancy.
The sense organs are sensitive.
He gets annoyed by the tags on his clothes and takes a nap.
Does not like noise.
Two different brands of fruit juice can be distinguished by taste.
It is strong.
Overreacts to pain and suffering.
Walks early.
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
Learns quickly and easily.
He is eager to learn new and different information.
Asks a lot of questions
Interested in abstract concepts.
Curious
He is interested in different fields that other children are not interested in (science, politics, etc.)
He has a strong memory.
Practical intelligence has developed.
Imagination is strong.
learned to read and write before the age of 6.
He has different and unusual ideas.
Uses and transfers the information learned in the necessary environment.
He thinks and speaks fast, but he does not like to write because his muscles are not at the same speed.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Prefers to play with children 2-3 years older than him and adults.
Does not prefer to play with peers.
Leader has importance.
Humor has developed.
Empathy ability has developed.
Has difficulty making friends.
Does not like to receive orders or instructions from others.
Adapts to new and different situations.
He is the Creator.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FEATURES
Vocabulary is wide.
Uses words appropriately and appropriately.
He uses metaphorical words and idioms in his speeches.
He uses courtesy words “please-thank you etc” in his speeches.
Speaks fluently
Expresses himself/herself easily.
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
A sense of independence has developed.
Has higher goals and wills.
He is not fatalistic
He believes that he can control the events in his life by taking control.
Emotional.
He has no tolerance for injustice.
He is a perfectionist.
He has high self-confidence.
It is sensitive to the environment, animals, etc.
He is detail oriented
He is critical
He is self-critical
He does not give up easily in the face of difficulties
He pays attention to his appearance, dressing and cleanliness.
Does not like monotonous life.
He has an imaginary friend.
MUSIC
Sensitive to rhythm and melody.
He composes original compositions.
Enjoys listening to music.
Dances to rhythm and tempo.
Easily remembers melody and songs.
Willing to or uses a musical instrument
DRAMA
Uses gestures and facial expressions effectively.
Has role-playing, animation, imitation abilities.
Writes and plays original games.
ART
Recalls and draws objects in detail.
His paintings have depth and perspective features.
He enjoys painting using different materials.
Comprehends the painting and sculpture exhibitions.
