Young genius earns his master's degree at 18
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 11:54 AM

At 18 years old, Andre Almazán is fascinated with the human brain. However, it is his own brain that has people talking, as this young Mexican is already considered to be a genius, according to the Latinos Post. Most students Almazán's age have not earned a bachelor's degree, but he already has a master's degree in education, with a focus on cognitive development.

Almazán is used to receiving attention for his giftedness, as he finished high school at the age of 12, and college at 16. Earning a master's degree did not prove to be much of a challenge, as Almazán wrapped up his studies in under two years. As if all these accomplishments were not enough, Almazán has been taking medical school classes at the same time.

This gifted individual's IQ is said to be higher than Albert Einstein's, but his talents were not immediately recognizable to those around him. When he was 4 years old, Almazán was wrongfully diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Fortunately, this error was corrected and Almazán was placed on a track that helped him develop his gifts and pursue his interests.

According to the National Association for Gifted Children, different factors can enhance or inhibit kids' talents. Furthermore, the development of their abilities is a lifelong process, which makes the early identification of gifted children essential. One way for parents to accomplish this is to have their children take an IQ test for kids.