Gifted in the Early Years

Giftedness and Multi-Exceptionality may be particularly hard to determine when children are young. When children are ahead of milestones (e.g., reading on their own before entering school), caregivers often have many questions.

Some resources to support understanding giftedness at an early age below.

The infographic on the early years for gifted children was created by Vivien Li in collaboration with Dr. Debbie Clelland

References:

How gifted preschoolers are supported in the early learning environment. Care for kids. (2019, April 17). https://www.careforkids.com.au/blog/how-gifted-preschoolers-are-supported-in-the-early-learning-environment (This is a summary of information from government sources.)
Martirena, C. C. (2022, June 16). . edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/connecting-very-young-gifted-child/ (The information comes from credible organizations.)
Doherty, J. (n.d.). . MyCollege. https://my.chartered.college/early-childhood-hub/meeting-the-needs-of-high-ability-learners-in-the-early-years/ (This is a summary of content that aligns with research.)