Most gifted kids can learn and process information faster than kids their age and comprehend material several grade levels above their peers. I manage student applications at the Davidson Institute , where we've helped thousands of profoundly gifted children (or kids who score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ tests) reach their highest potential. It's common for gifted children. Emotional depth and sensitivity at a young ageNeuroscientists suggest that gifted children experience more intense emotional reactions to the world around them. Due to their asynchronous development, they may not yet have the emotional regulation skills to navigate those big feelings.

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