How do you know that a child is gifted?
Children with "high learning potential" (the term preferred by Potential Plus UK) come in all shapes and sizes. Clues to look for include:
The key issue is that one or more of these characteristics will occur in a child with high learning potential more intensely and at a younger age. Research conducted by Potential Plus UK suggests that parents start noticing that their child is "different" between the ages of two and four.
What difficulties can they face?
Most people assume that children with high learning potential are easily identified because of their achievement levels in tests and exams, and will sail through school getting top marks in their exams and a place at a good university, followed by a high-level job. While for some that will be the case, for others this couldn't be further from the truth. Many of these high potential learners, if not recognised or supported in the right way, can become easily bored and under-stimulated, have behavioural issues inside and outside the home, face bullying because they are "different" and suffer from emotional health conditions.
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