To summarize, overexcitability in a GT student refers to the way a gifted mind may react to stimuli. For example, I have a student in my art classes who is identified as an advanced learner in visual spatial relationships. When his mind digests a particularly stimulating piece of artwork, he can't stop analyzing and discussing the piece with myself and his peers. His entire manner reflects his hyper-excited reaction. He stands up and waves his hands with fervor as he describes the "miraculous aesthetic effect it has on my eyes" (his words!).
Asynchronous development may be illustrated in a GT child when he or she exhibits behavior that outshines peers of a similar age bracket. It may come in the form of humorous yet poignant associations. For example, a toddler who hears his Dad say he's making a cake "from scratch" then calling it an "itchy cake" when it comes out of the oven!
I found this article from the SENG website quite illuminating when discovering the interesting content related to Overexcitabilities and Asynchronous Development:
While exploring the SENG website I also found this article to compliment the core concerns related to the social/emotional needs of a GT student from a psycho-analytical standpoint and why it's so important to be aware and educated on the topic as a teacher and as a parent:
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