![]() ![]() Psychomotor overexcitability helps us physically expel negative energy through movement. Sensual overexcitability helps us delight in everyday sensual experiences. Children who experience the world differently, delight in the beauty of the world, and have active imaginations are often natural creators. This ability to see issues from multiple sides can also combine with imaginational excitability that helps gifted children work out problems in their mind using creative solutions to result in inventiveness and out-of-the box thinking.Īesthetic and intellectual creativity are often results of imaginational and sensual overexcitabilities. These abilities can be applied to external situations, or they can be used for individual development, to gain more self-awareness and understanding. Enhanced excitability is a means for more frequent interactions and a wider range of experiencing” (p. Dabrowski (1972) described overexcitable individuals as “see reality in a different, stronger, and more multisided manner…. 53)īoth Piechowski (2006) and Winner (1996) describe the gifted child’s capacity for intense interest and focus, which Piechowski describes as a “capacity for absorption,” allowing gifted individuals to tune out their surroundings and achieve a state of flow when working on a project or thinking about a topic.Įmotional empathy along with intellectual intensity allow deep thinking, internal debate and dialogue, and the ability to see different viewpoints. They often “search for solutions to known problems, find it difficult to let go of a problem, and identify new questions to be asked.” (Piechowski, 2006, p. Gifted children “consider the possibilities of how things might be” (Sword) and can work toward achieving that ideal world. Intellectual intensity as well as the empathy found through emotional intensity combine to propel gifted children’s deep interest in world problems and solutions to those problems. The taste of food, feel of nice fabric, sound of music or poetry, and the beauty of art or a sunset can bring these children great joy and comfort.ĭesire to think more deeply about and solve world issues and problems Those with sensual overexcitabilities take delight in what they see, taste, smell, touch, and hear. The ability to delight in simple pleasures Emotionally intense individuals also enjoy deep, strong, and loyal friendships. Gifted children and adults with emotional intensity often develop a deep connection to people, animals, nature, places, and objects that have sentimental value for them Piechowski (2006) states that this “connection with the world as the place where we live is an important aspect of our emotional development” (p. In some areas of their lives, they are extremely perceptive and may be aware of what other people cannot even imagine.” (Meckstroth, 2013, p. ![]() “Overexcitable children are more receptive and responsive to what they experience. ![]() These are the kids who will make a positive difference in the world, on both small and large scales. Many gifted children have such a deep sense of empathy, compassion, and justice that they will stick up for others, challenge authority figures when authority is unfairly imparted, work toward solving problems they see in the world, take social action, and act as mediators and peacemakers. However, there are some wonderful benefits to “experiencing in a higher key.” Because we have talked about overexcitabilities in general and strategies for “coping” with overexcitabilities on this blog before, we wanted to take this time to highlight some of the more delightful elements of overexcitabilities in gifted children and adults.Įxtreme compassion, empathy, and sense of justice Though overexcitabilities are not, in and of themselves, negative characteristics, they are often discussed as though they are problems to solve. These areas of heightened stimulation are categorized in five areas: psychomotor, sensual, imaginational, intellectual, and emotional. Gifted children often experience overexcitabilities, also called intensities. ![]()
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