Module 24

Asynchronous Development Tracker

Map your gifted child's development across domains to identify gaps and strengths

What is asynchronous development?

Gifted children often develop unevenly — a 7-year-old reading at a 12-year-old level while managing emotions like a 5-year-old. This is normal for gifted kids, not a disorder.

Domain	Chronological Age	Functional Level	Notes
Intellectual / Reasoning
Reading / Language
Math / Logic
Social Skills
Emotional Regulation
Physical / Motor
Executive Function
Self-Care / Independence

Signs of Significant Asynchrony

2+ year gap between strongest and weakest domains

Frustration when body can't keep up with mind (e.g., writing vs. ideas)

Difficulty finding same-age peers who share interests

Emotional meltdowns that seem 'too young' for their intellect

Boredom or behavior problems in school from under-stimulation

Perfectionism causing task avoidance in weaker areas

Intense existential questions or anxiety beyond age expectations

Adult-level reasoning used to avoid age-appropriate responsibilities

When you see a large gap, resist the urge to 'fix' the lower area by holding back the higher one. Instead, support both: challenge their strengths and scaffold their weaknesses without shame.