Gifted children display several salient characteristics early in life, one of the most noticeable being a high ability in language proficiency. Not only do they have a wide vocabulary, but they know how to use it to express themselves concretely.
While most children say their first word at 9 months, usually a monosyllable, children with higher IQs begin to form words around 6 months. Soon they learn to relate the images to the concepts they know and they are able to distinguish between variations of the same word.
Between 12 and 18 months, gifted children already have a vocabulary of 100 words and can form long sentences. At that age, the standard for children is to express themselves between 5 to 20 words. The gifted child, in addition, is interested in shapes, colors, textures and numbers without the need for a parent or guardian to teach him.
Gifted children can already speak like a 4-year-old at 24 months. At 3 years old, they will already be able to communicate as clearly as an adult. One of the main characteristics of gifted children is that they always seek to challenge their knowledge and are self-taught, guided by the curiosity they feel about their environment.
It is common that they learn to read and write before the rest of their classmates and that they require specialized education to develop the skills they have. They can also do simple math operations before they are taught.
It is important that parents or guardians of gifted children recognize their abilities so that they are given the necessary tools to expand their knowledge, according to American Association of Gifted Individuals. They should not be afraid of their questions, which are usually profound, on the contrary, they should be encouraged. (I)
Source: Eluniverso
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