Gifted also display the intense interests. Those not familiar with gifted traits will point to ASD. The difference is not in the what, it is in the how and it is very subtle. Is the information learned used creatively or simply regurgitated?
Portia - can you expand upon this statement?...I am interested in your info used "creatively vs regurgitated".
Although I am not Portia I will jump in to mention that some kids can recite memorized facts (regurgitated information) but do not make connections or see the opportunity to apply the information in fresh new contexts (using information creatively).
The
article from the Davidson Database which is linked in this
old post may be of interest, as it discusses gifted traits, ASD traits, overlap between the two, and some distinguishing features.
