Kamal Ghorui
Some children speak in full sentences early. Others stay quiet for a long time, watching, absorbing, storing away the world before they ever try to name it. Intelligence in children does not always arrive with big words or perfect grades. Often, it shows up in the small, easily missed details: the questions they ask, the way they notice patterns, the intensity of their focus, the curiosity they cannot seem to switch off.
What makes early intelligence so fascinating is that it rarely looks one-dimensional. A highly intelligent child may be advanced in some areas and unusually sensitive, stubborn or distracted in others. The signs are often scattered, subtle and deeply personal. Here are 10 early clues that may suggest your child has exceptional mental potential.
