Sensitive and IntenseGifted children are sensitive and intense. They feel things and react to them deeply. They are emotional and react to emotional issues in a physical manner. For example, if they feel stress at school they may complain of a headache or stomach ache. Gifted children can be sensitive to even small differences. These differences, that seem trivial to their peers, affects gifted children in an intense way. Allowing the child the freedom to talk about these issues and trying to help them understand these feelings is the best way to help them cope. Some examples of this sensitive and intense behaviour may include: -speaks quickly -prefers being active -competitive -sensitive to texture of foods, smells, noises -loves to solve problems -asks provocative questions -organized -perceptive -fear of unknown -strong sense of right and wrong -doesn't like change -responds physically to emotional issues -deep concern for others More Information...At a young age, my daughter could not tolerate her socks not fitting exactly right or labels on her clothes. She became frustrated and upset with these things and expressed it.I remember my husband having to negotiate with her at about fifteen months old to wear shoes. She hated the feel of them. She soon adjusted to shoes, but still hates twisted socks and clothes labels. She is sensitive to loud noises, and always covers her ears when a movie first starts in a theatre. My daughter is keenly aware of other people's feelings and concerned with what is and isn't fair. She is keenly aware of the texture of certain foods. For example, she doesn’t like apple peels but eats the apple. She wants to do her best, and likes her school work and projects to reflect this. Her desk is always well organized. There is a place for everything and everything in its place. She enjoys problem solving, whether its math questions or riddles. She is able to read between the lines and figure things out quickly. She is perceptive and quickly catches on to the deeper meaning of conversations. If she is upset about something, she can react deeply. She may cry about something and I have to ask what is so upsetting. She sees things differently then I do.
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