Being gifted/nature of this forum - Page 2

[DaryLLL]

Yes. I came to this thread, as directed by boongirl, for more clarity on how the sticky was composed, and see that many above definitions include non-academic giftedness, and other defs insist that defining giftedness is difficult. Yet, members are asked to adhere to the sticky which has a narrow definition, made by a small group.

From links above:

"We suggest that you wrestle with the term in your own way"

"the concept is elusive"

"there is, as yet, no universally agreed upon answer to this question"

"an exceptional level of performance in one or more areas of expression." [not just academics]

"Students... who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity" [not just academics]

[mammal_mama]

This forum has been helping me to connect much of what I see in my six-year-old: intense temperament, sensitive awareness, creativity, physical coordination, and verbal and intellectual abilities. I see it all as part of a much bigger whole -- it's all a part of her higher cognitive functioning. I would like a sticky that presents a bigger picture of extreme giftedness than just the traditionally intellectual picture. High intellect is needed for originality and high performance in ALL pursuits -- be they artistic, musical, or whatever.