Children with profound giftedness (IQ above 146 points) have unique thought processes, distinct from those seen in children with moderate giftedness. This singularity is manifested in several areas, such as the perception of complexity, the search for precision and the ability of abstract reasoning at an early age.
A notable feature is the tendency to see the simple as complex. Faced with seemingly trivial questions, these children may present elaborate and multifaceted answers, reflecting a deeper level of analysis and integration than expected. The need for accuracy is also striking, with a constant search for exact answers and a difficulty in accepting “solutions good enough”.
At the same time, the complex can become simple for these children, as they understand the abstract material by identifying the underlying pattern. Once the concept is mastered, additional practice becomes unnecessary. This quick and comprehensive understanding can make it difficult to explain the learning process to others, such as teachers.
In addition, children with profound giftedness demonstrate an early ability to reason abstractly, categorizing data, and establishing logical connections between different types of information. Metaphorical thinking and understanding of complex proverbs are also observed at younger ages than in children with moderate levels of giftedness.
These unique cognitive characteristics, although they represent a great intellectual potential, can also bring challenges for these children, such as the difficulty in adapting to the rhythm and demands of traditional education. It is essential that parents, educators and health professionals understand these differences and offer the necessary support so that these children can develop their full potential in a healthy and happy way.
Dr. Fabiano de Abreu Agrela Rodrigues MRSB holds a post-PhD in Neuroscience and is an elected member of Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Honor Society (more than 200 members of Sigma Xi have received the Nobel Prize), as well as being a member of the Society for Neuroscience in the United States, the Royal Society of Biology and The Royal Society of Medicine in the United Kingdom, the European Society of Human Genetics in Vienna, Austria, and the APA – American Philosophical Association in the United States. He holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in History and Biology. He is also a Technologist in Anthropology and Philosophy, with several national and international degrees in Neuroscience and Neuropsychology. Dr. Fabiano is a member of prestigious high IQ societies, including Mensa International, Intertel, ISPE High IQ Society, Triple Nine Society, ISI-Society, and HELLIQ Society High IQ. He is the author of more than 300 scientific studies and 30 books. He is currently a visiting professor at PUCRS in Brazil, UNIFRANZ in Bolivia and Santander in Mexico. He also serves as Director of CPAH – Centro de Pesquisa e Análises Heráclito and is the creator of the GIP project, which estimates IQ through the analysis of genetic intelligence. Dr. Fabiano is also a registered journalist, having his name included in the book of records for achieving four records, one of which is for being the greatest creator of characters in the history of the press.