Signs of giftedness can appear as early as infancy and continue during the toddler and preschool years. Testing for giftedness and high IQ, however, usually takes place around age 5.
What are early signs of giftedness?
Early Signs of Giftedness Include:
- Unusual alertness in infancy.
- Less need for sleep in infancy.
- Long attention span.
- High activity level.
- Smiling or recognizing caretakers early.
- Intense reactions to noise, pain, frustration.
- Advanced progression through the developmental milestones.
- Extraordinary memory.
At what age can you tell if a child is gifted?
When should I have my child tested for giftedness? In regards to when to have your child tested, testing is generally believed to be most reliable and most predictive between the ages of six and nine years old.
