Einstein Syndrome is when a child has a condition in which the child experiences late onset of language, or a late language emergence, but demonstrates giftedness in other areas of analytical thinking.
Children who have Einstein Syndrome eventually speak with no issues, but remain ahead of the curve in other areas.
Einstein syndrome is often misdiagnosed as autism spectrum disorder.
Einstein Syndrome is the term used to characterize a child who has a speech delay but is simultaneously gifted in other areas requiring analytical thought.
Children with Einstein Syndrome eventually speak with no constraints or indications of their slow start, while at the same time remaining more advanced in other areas.
Einstein Syndrome was named for Albert Einstein, according to many the most brilliant and influential scientist of the 20th Century.
Einstein, a certified genius, was also a late talker (according to some biographers).
He didn’t speak full sentences until he was 5 years old.
Einstein’s speech delay clearly wasn’t an impediment to his intellectual prowess and awe-inspiring accomplishments.
Thomas Sowell, an American economist, coined the concept of Einstein Syndrome.
Sowell observed that, whereas language delay is considered a symptom of autism, there are many children who are plagued with language delay but aren’t autistic.
And amongst them are children who later on thrive, becoming very successful and highly respected analytical thinkers.
Signs of Einstein Syndrome include.
Outstanding and precocious analytical or musical abilities.
Outstanding memories.
Strong-willed behavior.
Very selective interests.
Delayed potty training.
Specific ability to read or use numbers or a computer.
Close relatives with analytical or musical careers.