Parents often sense when their child seems to think, question, or learn differently from others their age. Some children show unusually strong curiosity, advanced reasoning, or a deep emotional awareness that sets them apart—but recognizing true giftedness can be difficult.

To help parents identify the subtle indicators that may suggest a child is gifted, Newsweek spoke with Kristin Edwards, a licensed psychologist and specialist in gifted testing. She also works closely with children and families to assess cognitive and emotional development.

What Is the Definition of ‘Gifted’?

The National Association for Gifted Children explains that the current federal definition of gifted students—originally developed in the 1972 Marland Report to Congress and later modified—is found in the Eleme

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