Definition of «asynchronous development»

Asynchronous development refers to the situation where different aspects of a person's growth or abilities do not progress at the same speed or pace. It means that a person may excel in certain areas while struggling or being less developed in others.

Sentences with «asynchronous development»

Expectations for gifted children with asynchronous development can be both unrealistic and unfair. (verywellfamily.com)
Additional analyses indicated that pubertal timing moderated the association between synchrony and depressive symptoms at age 20, such that girls who exhibited asynchronous development had the highest levels of depressive symptoms when they matured later than peers. (link.springer.com)
For one thing, unless a parenting handbook is written specifically for parents of gifted kids, it won't cover issues that relate specifically to such children, such as asynchronous development and intense emotional sensitivity. (verywellfamily.com)
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