Do I have overexcitability?
Those with sensual overexcitability have a heightened awareness of all five senses – sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. These kids might not be able to eat certain foods because of their texture or taste. They might need more cuddles than others, or not want to be touched at all.
What is sensory overexcitability?
Sensual overexcitability means you experience sounds, sights, touch, smell and/or tastes in a heightened way. You might intensely enjoy or even crave certain sensory experiences, while other forms of sensory stimulation make you feel stressed, angry or upset.
What are the areas of overexcitability?
Gifted children often experience overexcitabilities, also called intensities. These areas of heightened stimulation are categorized in five areas: psychomotor, sensual, imaginational, intellectual, and emotional.
What is intellectual overexcitability?
The intellectual overexcitability is characterized by an intense and accelerated mental activity. Children with this overexcitability tend to be avid readers in their quest for knowledge. They are also excellent problem solvers and love to strategize.
What is psychomotor overexcitability?
PSYCHOMOTOR OVEREXCITABILITY Psychomotor OE is a heightened excitability of the neuromuscular system. This Psychomotor intensity includes a “capacity for being active and energetic” (Piechowski, 1991, p.
How do you know if your baby is gifted?
Gifted babies may show off their creativity and originality by tackling a challenge in a surprising way, such as through sign language, pretend play, or tools (scooping a toy out of a narrow-necked jar with a spoon). They may also exhibit an unusual ability to focus and concentrate.
How do you deal with overexcitability?
Strategies for Dealing with Overexcitabilities
- Notice the emotion: recognize that the feeling is there.
- Drop the resistance and let it be without judgment.
- Welcome it.
- Treat it with compassion.
- Notice what happens once you allow yourself to be with it.
Do Intelligent babies sleep less?
According to new research, babies and children who are smarter or more gifted tend to need fewer hours of sleep to operate than other children.
What is emotional Overexcitability?
EMOTIONAL OVEREXCITABILITY Emotional OE is often the first to be noticed by parents. It is reflected in heightened, intense feelings, extremes of complex emotions, identification with others’ feelings, and strong affective expression (Piechowski, 1991).