Giftedness Giftedness Below are some indicators from the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development to help identify giftedness in chidlren Be good problem solversConcentrate for long period of timeBe perfectionistsBe avid readersPersevere with interestsHave vivid imaginationsEnjoy doing jigsaw puzzlesConnect seemingly unrelated ideasEnjoy paradoxesSet high standards for themselvesHave a good long-term memoryBe deeply compassionateHave persistent curiosityHave an excellent sense of humourBe a keen observerLove Mathematics Need periods of contemplationSearch for meaning in their livesBe aware of things that others are notBe fascinated by wordsBe highly sensitiveHave strong moral convictionsOften feel out-of-sync with othersBe perceptive and insightfulOften question rules or authorityLearn new things rapidlyHave a great deal of energyFeel driven by their creativityLove ideas and ardent discussionsBe a complex personFeel overwhelmed by many interests/abilities