Although there are some traits that most children have, others are exceptional indicating that your child might be a genius. Children with genius capabilities share some common traits and characteristics.

Some schools have programs for gifted students that make it easy to identify a gifted child. This is by using traditional screening methods, like group IQ tests, WISC-V test, and observations. Apart from that, as a parent, you can also tell if your child is a genius using simple ways. Below are three top ways to find out if your child is a genius.

Behavioral traits

How your child behaves and the level of activity of most geniuses is usually high. Children who are geniuses show extra energy to move around, talk, asks questions a lot, explores and discovers new things. Their cognitive skills and interests are usually more advanced compared to other children their age. They can also easily connect with other older children.

Sometimes children who are geniuses spend time alone reading, writing and observing their surroundings. They love and appreciate nature, such as flowers, trees, animals, among other natural things. Others display an interest in artwork such as paintings and sculptures. Check how your child analyzes stuff around him and his behavior patterns and reactions to certain events. Look at how they analyze them, understand them and behave afterward.

Heightened learning abilities

Most children are curious and their desire to learn about their surroundings and discover what’s around them is exceptional. You will notice your child from his or her behavior at a very young age when they start learning. Most of the times your child will be fast at learning and do something new with ease without much effort. Learning to them will come naturally and they can pick up ideas and skills without struggling. Your child will recognizable sentences that appear more advanced faster.

Your child will also be able to grasp and learn something new after just beginning and can perfectly do it on his own. Check how your child engages in activities like assemble small objects or putting puzzles after showing them the first time. They might also display an interest to want to create something that is complex or unrelated to their age. They also love discovering new interests and activities.

A heightened memory is a good sign that your child is a genius, especially if they can easily absorb information and discover new things.

Heightened emotional traits

A child who is a genius is more emotionally intense compared to others and is sensitive to others peoples’ feelings. Some display a sense of empathy in certain situations. A child that knows the difference between what is right and wrong at an early age as compared to other children their age might be a genius.

If your child reacts to you doing something bad such as shouting at someone else which is wrong, it might be that they think you are being unfair and can relate. Check if your child has a sharp memory and can differentiate between right and wrong.

As your child continually grows and learns, look at the above traits for anything that is out of the ordinary. As they approach school age, other language skills may appear advanced or sophisticated.

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