Hats to Talented or Gifted Children on to Gifted Adults

Why are they different, or How different are they. Do they appear more intellegent
than other children or adults? VISIT:

http://www.giftedservices.com.au/adults.html

lET ME KNOW WHAT OR IF YOU LEARN ...examples from...

these external websites:

http://members.shaw.ca/
positivedisintegration/
http://www.talentdevelop.com
http://www.rocamora.org
http://www.gifteddevelopment.com
http://www.suite101.com
http://www.kreimeier-smith.de/giftedadults.htm

Characteristics of Gifted Adults
perfectionistic and sets high standards for self and others
has strong moral convictions
is highly sensitive, perceptive or insightful
fascinated by words or an avid reader
feels out-of-sync with others
is very curious
has an unusual sense of humour
a good problem solver
has a vivid and rich imagination
questions rules or authority
has unusual ideas or connects seemingly unrelated ideas
thrives on challenge
learns new things rapidly
has a good long-term memory
feels overwhelmed by many interests and abilities
is very compassionate
feels outrage at moral breaches that the rest of the world seems to take for granted
has passionate, intense feelings
has a great deal of energy
can't switch off thinking
feels driven by creativity
loves ideas and ardent discussion
needs periods of contemplation
searches for ???? in their life
feels a sense of alienation and loneliness
is very perceptive
feels out of step with others