On giftedness, identity, school systems, parenting, and what it means to be a gifted child in India.
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Open the guide →How can a child explain complex ideas but forget simple instructions? Gifted children with ADHD, autism or dyslexia — why they are so often missed, and how to support the whole child. Observation 5 in Dr. Inderbir's series.
Many gifted children love learning but dislike school. Boredom, perfectionism, and uneven skills — why capable children struggle, and how parents can help. Observation 4 in Dr. Inderbir's series.
An assessment should never be about proving that a child is gifted — it should be about understanding the child better. Dr. Inderbir Kaur Sandhu on when testing helps, when it isn't needed, and the story behind the number. Observation 2 in her series.
The one focus test that cuts through it, why India so often gets it wrong, the twice-exceptional child who is both — and what to actually do. With a deeper companion guide.
A signs checklist for Indian parents — deep focus for hours, perfectionism, big questions, intense feeling — and why a marks-only system hides most gifted children. With Kunwer Sachdev's own son.
Betts and Neihart found six profiles of gifted children — the topper, the questioner, the hider, the dropout, the twice-exceptional, and the autonomous learner. Kunwer Sachdev on why India recognises only the topper, and how a gifted mind actually learns.
Two gifted children who grew up unseen in India, met as founders at a CRISIL event in 2005, built their brands and created jobs — and now share one cause: India's gifted children. Featuring Shantanu Prakash's must-read piece.
India needs an approach made for India — and one of the most serious efforts already exists. A look at NIAS-EGT, the National Institute of Advanced Studies' national programme for identifying and mentoring gifted children, including in rural India.
Gifted minds chase what they like, not what matters — and cannot easily tell the difference. Kunwer Sachdev on the lifelong cost of the priority problem, who it hurts, and why it must be taught in childhood.
The gifted child's sensory world — scratchy tags, wool that burns, smells turned up loud. Kunwer Sachdev on what the research calls sensual overexcitability, why a tag can derail a child's focus, and what actually helps.
The relentless inner critic — turned on yourself and on others — is one of the most universal and least-discussed truths of the gifted experience. Kunwer Sachdev on what it cost him, what the research says, and what he is still learning at 63.
Bedtime questions about death, time and parallel universes. A mind that never switches off. Understanding intellectual overexcitability — and five strategies that actually help. Observation 6 in Dr. Inderbir's series.
One question answered, five more appear. Gifted children don't collect facts — they search for meaning. Why this relentless curiosity is one of their greatest strengths. Observation 7 in Dr. Inderbir's series.
Why Dr. Inderbir's SUSS Excellence in Teaching Award matters — not just as a personal milestone but as a credential that opens doors for every family and educator advocating for gifted children.
Understanding perfectionism in gifted children — why they fear mistakes and how parents can build resilience.
Why gifted children often seek out adults or older kids — and what it really means for their social development. Observation 11 in Dr. Inderbir's series.
The Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth has followed thousands of gifted children for over 50 years. What five decades of evidence tells us about intelligence, challenge, interests and what gifted children actually need to flourish.
Do gifted children become anxious adults, or guaranteed successes? What longitudinal research actually shows about gifted adults — and what parents can take from it.
Underachievement in gifted children is more common than most parents know. The exam system rewards a specific kind of performance — memorisation, speed, compliance — that many gifted children find deeply unsatisfying. Here is what is actually happening.
The concept of giftedness as a distinct category is almost entirely absent from Indian teacher training. When you raise it, you will likely be met with polite dismissal. Here is how to navigate the conversation effectively.
Many gifted adults in India spent their childhoods feeling different without a word for why. The boredom that was not laziness. The intensity that exhausted others. The hunger that never stopped. This is for you.
A practical guide for Indian teachers — built for the reality of 50-student classrooms, board-mandated syllabuses, and zero additional resources. Everything here is achievable in your actual classroom.
An estimated 3–5% of children are gifted across all socioeconomic backgrounds. In India's government schools, that means millions of children who will never be identified, never be supported, and will spend their lives wondering what was wrong with them. Nothing was wrong with them.
Resources
Bangalore — India's leading programme for exceptionally gifted students.
Visit NIAS →National science and mathematics olympiads for exceptional students.
Visit HBCSE →Government fellowship for students with aptitude for research in science.
Visit KVPY →Supporting talented students from underprivileged backgrounds in Karnataka.
Visit Vidya Poshak →Marylou Kelly Streznewski
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