Being gifted doesn't always equal high achievement. That's why many gifted children don't excel in school. Surprisingly many gifted children also exhibit qualities that often are attributed to a developmental disability such as hyper focusing on a specific subject that interests them. Many have difficulty communicating with their peers because the things that interest them seem odd to other children.

Gifted students need that opportunity to explore in depth and be creative. Unchallenged, they can develop behavioral problems or become poor students due to boredom. Its not just about high achievement.