Informal Assessments and Checklists
Discovering giftedness in a child doesn't always require a complicated process. By matching everyday observations of a child with lists of the traits of gifted children, parents and teachers can become aware of high potential.
Parents can offer excellent insights into their child's capabilities, but may be reluctant to appear "pushy" when relaying this information to teachers/schools. Interestingly, it has been documented that parents are often accurate in recognizing giftedness in their children. It should be noted, however, that parental judgment should not be the only factor used to determine giftedness.
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If you think your child is exhibiting gifted behavior, we've discovered several checklists you can use when informally observing your child to see if his or her actions reveal possible giftedness:
"List of Developmental Guidelines"
"Characteristics Checklists for Gifted Children"