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1.
not occurring at the same time.
2.
(of a computer or other electrical machine) having each operationstarted only after the preceding operation is completed.
3.
Computers, Telecommunications. of or relating to operation without theuse of fixed time intervals (opposed to synchronous ).
I Samuel gifted? He shows so many traits that's it's hard to ignore. While it delights me to know he is above average intellectually, it worries me the hard times he may face being advanced in this area but not in others. I've learned a lot about gifted children in the past few weeks, enough to make me want to be prepared for what ever may lay ahead. I already have many joys and difficulties with Sam's temperament, intellect, and sense of self. With all the many tasks and hurdles at hand, I'm adding the assessment of finding out whether Sam is gifted. Once armed with this information, I can learn more about how to better parent this brilliant child.
One thing so far I've learned is that gifted children often mature out of sync. This seems to be the case with Sam. Unlike kids his age he loves to theorize & analyze constantly, yet is trapped in the body of a 7 yr old boy.
Giftedness is asynchronous development in which advanced cognitive abilities and heightened intensity combine to create inner experiences and awareness that are qualitatively different from the norm. This asynchrony increases with higher intellectual capacity. The uniqueness of the gifted renders them particularly vulnerable and requires modifications in parenting, teaching, and counseling in order for them to develop optimally.
