The "timetables for development" gifted children have different from other children. They may display significantly advanced abstract thinking and sensitivity to feelings or moral issues. Nonetheless, they may not be showing equally exceptional performance in the regular educational setting as their age peers. They may even be facing more challenges than others.

1. Reasons well (good thinker)
2. Learns rapidly
3. Has extensive vocabulary
4. Has an excellent memory
5. Has long attention span*
6. Sensitive (feelings hurt easily)
7. Shows compassion
8. Perfectionistic
9. Intense
10. Morally sensitive
11. Has strong curiosity
12. Perseverance when interested*
13. Has high degree of energy
14. Prefers older companions/adults
15. Has a wide range of interests
16. Has a great sense of humor
17. Early or avid reader**
18. Concerned with justice, fairness
19. Judgment mature for age at times
20. Is a keen observer
21. Has a vivid imagination
22. Is highly creative
23. Tends to question authority
24. Shows ability with numbers
25. Good at jigsaw puzzles

NOTES:
* Consider attention span or perseverence for areas of interests: Does the child stay with tasks for long period of time?
** If the child is too young to read, then is s/he intensely interested in book?