6 Types of Gifted People - Which One Are You?

What does it mean to be “gifted”? Like many, you may think it’s having an exceptionally high IQ or being a child prodigy. And while it’s true that people who fall under these categories can be considered gifted, it’s also time you realize that there are actually many different types of giftedness that tend to get overlooked and undervalued. Curious to know which type you are? Here are the 6 types of gifted people.

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[mcc_]

I'm number 7, the one that can eat seven chipotle burritos in a day

[d]

My mom said I was gifted. She said is was “special” because I scored highly on the “autism spectrum.” I was so happy when I heard this :)

[ives]

"What makes a child gifted and talented may not always be good grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning." - Chuck Grassley

[originalgoldengoddess]

Damn. 🤦🏻‍♀️
As a kid I’ve always wanted to fit in but as I get older I realise how blessed I am to enjoy my own company and solitude. 🙏🏽🙌🏽♥️

[kylaa]

1. The successful
2. The challenging
3. The underground
4. The Drop - out
5. The double labelled
6. The Autonomous

[stanloona]

When I was little everyone was telling me that I’m gifted and very smart and I should do something about this…. I was trying very hard to study but I was failing everything and then my parents put so much pressure on me that I ended being scared to start something new because everyone told me I need to be the best at everything….. but a beginner can’t be the best <3

[ColorDiva]

I’m type 5 and type 6. I was in special ed because of a learning disability but got out in grade 7. I’m artistically gifted in many ways. Music and art comes easy to me. I did not give a fig what other people thought of my talent. They made me happy and I am now happily employed as a professional artist. Dreams do come true.😊

[zoiieu]

Timestamps!
- 0:41 The Successful
- 1:24 The Challenging
- 2:11 The Underground
- 2:56 The Drop-Out
- 3:34 The Double-Labeled
- 4:18 The Autonomous

This are mostly for me too ✋

[karma]

Honestly, gifted or not as Eren Yeager's mom once said- we're special for just being born into this world, take care <3

[zacharyhatfield]

My school district has a pretty nice gifted and talented program. I’ve been in said program since the 5th grade. Honestly, being gifted isn’t always that great. Everyone assumes you are smart, they expect too much from you, and literally almost every gifted pier of mine is struggling from some sort of mental illness.

[RaineyRaine]

When I was very young in nursery I apparently was thought to be gifted but as I got older I got more self conscious and doubted this. So glad this video is here and will be sending this to my mum :)

[Skye_Creates]

The first one sounded like me, but then I stayed and watched till the end, and I'm more of the autonomous type.

[chynabarbieeeeee]

If anyone is struggling and reading this, sweetheart, you are beautiful, you're not a burden. Your life matters, whatever it is will get better. I'm so glad you are here, and I want you to stay 💕

[ComicalRealm]

"The meaning of life is to find your gift, and the purpose of life is to give it away." - Krypto The Superdog

[CosmicPelt]

Seeing the things stated for type 2, I believe that would be the one I could relate to the most, however instead of speaking for myself, I'd like to speak for people in general, gifted or not, for the statements made my mind click and pop out some information of which I think is important and should be known.

The thing about schools is that even though their limits may not appear to be large at all, they can have extreme effects on people, schools should not force students to act one way, and instead should embrace working differently.
Just because somebody doesn't do the work the same way does not mean they don't do the work properly, as long as it gets the same level of results, it should actually be rewarded for finding additional ways of accomplishment that could allow people to do that work efficiently but also comfortably, because it could increase the rate of work and also benefit everybody.

[andrewphillips-hird]

Failed (or "fallen") type 1 here...the description was spot on, I felt personally called out. Breezed through school and university, but always wished I were more socially adept. At some point around the time I started uni I started to cringe every time someone complimented me on my intelligence, basically because it was the only thing I ever got complimented on and I didn't value it as much as things like charisma, passion, or dedication. And five years after graduating I'm still dependent on my parents because of severe mental health issues :/
And honestly I hadn't even connected the dots with the lack of creativity. I always just assumed I was naturally uncreative, but I guess growing up with an obsession with getting everything perfect probably shaped my mind to be one that rejects things that are different, even if as an adult I'm no longer a perfectionist

[gretaherendi]

Im type 5 and its exactly me. I have Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and my old classmates even made fun of me and called me stupid just because I had problems with reading and with math. And I’m also very sensitive. Im bored when its comes to study. I don’t even have to study that much to understand it but I have struggles with the reading parts and it make it harder. And to be honest I never thought that Im gifted in any way but now that I know it its made me happy:) Thank you for this video now I know myself a little bit better then before

Edit: I just saw that I got 300 like and so much love from you thank you for that.

[thetandlcorner]

As someone with ADD (Diagnosed just last year) who was never diagnosed younger because 'good in math' and was a Type 1 in academics and Type 3 in music and art, then had emotions disregarded as acting out and being disrespectful and became Type 2 and 4, yeah this is correct. (would this have given off type 5 vibes with the fact focusing was mostly thrown out the window if happiness wasn't there, dissociating happened constantly if focusing was out the window, and those things that did bring happiness usually weren't what people wanted? Maybe. Who knows.)

We need to realize that people that are gifted are still human, and still should be treated like any person should, with respect and love.

For those that are Type 1, we need to realize that they don't need to always be number 1 and be excellent in everything, but only that we support them and make them feel supported in what they do. Academically Gifted, Highly Academically Gifted, or however they call the 'gifted' kids of your schools either are happy because they take breaks and aren't pressured by others, or will eventually breakdown and have a stress episode because they can't take the pressure and aren't allowed to express anything that isn't working hard on what they're good at.

Type 2's need to be more understood and have support. They may not conform, but that's alright. We're a changing society and we should be able to adapt to others and how they work. We need to understand that not everyone will colour within our lines, but that those that colour outside the lines may also add to the picture elsewhere.

Type 3's shouldn't be pushed to show others their talents but encouraged to pursue their talents, even if that means not telling anyone else until they are ready. Whether it's academics, the arts of music or visual arts, athletics, or just anything, they shouldn't be pressured to show off, and shouldn't be taught that they need to. They should be taught to follow their dreams.

With Type 4's, we need to realize that if they have anger issues, they're angry for a reason, and we should try to see why. We can't just label them with 'anger issues' and then go and look over the fact that they are actually pretty academically gifted, like Type 1s. (To understand this more, think of Bakugou Katsuki from BNHA. A good student academically, but he's quite prone to his anger because that's all people see from him instead of his achievements.)

Type 5's need more attention to the fact that they are gifted, they just need a bit of time, patience, and help to understand what they are doing. They may be able to solve a complex problem or know the answer to a physics question, it just takes them a bit of time to understand, and we need to have the patience to wait and let them figure it out, as well as helping them along the way if they get stuck. Take, well, the person writing this comment. It's hard to focus on a question and answer it because either the focus is elsewhere because the question is boring, or the question keeps making other focuses pop up and the focus is elsewhere. Eventually, the question will get answered. Play some music, keep the hype, and it will get answered soon.

Type 6's actually have respect, as mentioned, because, like Type 1's, they excel, but instead of just normally keeping the pressure on and having to maintain everything to not let people down, they actually forget to make relations with people. Now, it's fine if everyone around them is critical of hard-working people like Type 1's and similar people, but if there are some people that support them, they need to remember that those people support them and to keep in contact because eventually, that confidence is gonna become narcissism or seen as it if Type 6's don't make friends. As a non-type 6, yet somehow everything else, trying to actually take the first step and become their friend by talking about their interests and making connection's with one's own interests is helpful for both sides.
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that was a lot, sorry for rambling on with text... it was just the hyperfocused topic on mind.
- T

[snjert]

I'm most definitely a number 5. Untreated ADHD all the way up until last semester made my academic life hell and non-understanding guardians didn't help either, good times. I'm amazed that I managed to even graduate high school, to be honest.
Good news though, I'm on medication and things are looking better.
Thanks for the video, I learned more about me and other people (and I already have an idea which type some of my friends are) :3

[trinetra]

I relate to 1, 2, 5 and 6 a lot tbh. I can especially reflect on how some of these types of giftedness were more apparent during particular phases of my life, while some traits from the distinct types overlapping at other times. I probably relate to the 6th one the most