"Thomas Sowell published his groundbreaking book The Einstein Syndrome[1] in 2001, following his earlier book Late Talking Children.[2] In The Einstein Syndrome, Sowell analyzes the traits of children with above-average intelligence who did not speak their first words until well beyond their first birthday-and in some cases, not until a second or even third birthday had passed. Nonetheless, these bright late talkers eventually began speaking and, over time, displayed talents in science, mathematics, or music."
"For example, Julia Robinson was the first woman to serve as president of the American Mathematical Society, despite being a late talker and having a difficult childhood. Her mother died when Julia was a young child, and she missed two years of school due to illness when she was nine. Despite this traumatic beginning, Robinson showed an early aptitude for mathematics and enrolled at San Diego State University as an undergraduate when she was only 16. Seeking more advanced instruction,"
Some children who speak late nonetheless have above-average intelligence and later demonstrate exceptional abilities in fields such as science, mathematics, or music. Late talking can be a symptom of disability such as autism or can represent a normal developmental stage. Several high-achieving individuals who began speaking later overcame childhood hardships and entered advanced schooling early due to strong aptitudes. Certain late talkers showed early mathematical talent, pursued higher education, and achieved distinguished careers and honors. Gifted education programs should nurture and encourage every child's talents to support potential late-blooming giftedness.
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