Da Vinci Center for Gifted Children

Assessment and Attendance at the Co-op

Testing for Giftedness

Most of our children have been formally tested as gifted.  However, your child does not have to be tested to participate in the Co-op.  We do recommend a preliminary conversation with Anne Beneventi, an international expert in gifted education. Anne is a valuable resource and can help you learn more about your child as well as determine whether formal testing is appropriate.  Anne’s contact email is childrenevolving@yahoo.com

Is My Child Gifted?

If you read this list and find yourself nodding,

recognizing your own child here, give us a call.

(510) 219-9410

Characteristics of Gifted Children
by Dr. Linda Silverman

  • Reasons well (good thinker)              
  • Morally sensitive
  • Learns rapidly                                   
  • Has strong curiosity
  • Has an excellent memory                              
  • Perseverant in their interests
  • Has long attention span (if interested)           
  • Has high degree of energy
  • Sensitive                                            
  • Prefers older companions or adults
  • Shows compassion                             
  • Has wide range of interests
  • Perfectionistic                                    
  • Has a great sense of humor
  • Intense                                                           
  • mature for age
  • Concerned with justice, fairness                   
  • Is a keen observer
  • Has a vivid imagination                                
  • Is highly creative
  • Tends to question authority               
  • Has facility with numbers
  • Good at jigsaw puzzles

Hide not your talents.

They for use were made.

What's a sundial in the shade?

– Benjamin Franklin