21.08.2025 22:52
Esra Şimşek, known by the account "Irish Anne" and recognized in the field of sleep consulting, made statements regarding her 8-year-old gifted son, Tarık. Şimşek said, "My son started reading the numbers and letters on the phone screen when he was 24 months old, and by the age of 2.5, he had completely learned to read."
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Esra Şimşek, known on social media as "Irish Mom" and reaching a wide audience with her posts in the field of sleep consulting, made statements regarding her gifted son Tarık.
Şimşek answered in detail the frequently asked question, "How did you realize that your son is gifted?" She stated that 8-year-old Turkish citizen Tarık was accepted by CTY Ireland, which offers programs for gifted young people, where names like Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin also received education in the past. She shared her son's developmental process in a sincere manner.
HE IS STUDYING AT CTY IRELAND
Şimşek stated that her son Tarık has been studying at an institution called CTY Ireland for two years, saying, "CTY is an institution that offers special programs for gifted children. I prepared this video because I thought this topic could guide other parents as well."
HE GAVE DIFFERENT SIGNALS SINCE INFANCY
Şimşek said that she noticed Tarık's exceptional potential from his infancy, stating, "He always had a book in his high chair. He questioned not only objects but also details. For example, he would ask not just about the existence of a car, but also about details like the wheel, headlight, and lamp. Similarly, the window of the house, page numbers, and even letters caught his attention. This was the first sign I noticed."
INTENSE INTEREST IN SHAPES AND DETAILS
Şimşek noted that Tarık's interest in geometric shapes was remarkably high from an early age, saying, "He would stop while riding his scooter and try to draw triangle shapes on the ground. This showcased his three-dimensional thinking ability," sharing her observations.
HE RECOGNIZED LETTERS AND NUMBERS AT 24 MONTHS
Şimşek mentioned that her son experienced an extraordinary development when he had just turned 2 years old, saying: "Tarık came to me and started reading the numbers on the password screen of my phone aloud. I was in great shock at that moment. I realized he had learned the numbers. Later, I showed him mixed sequences, and he still said them correctly. I also saw that he recognized letters. I can say he learned to read at the age of 2.5."
"I THINK ALL BABIES ARE BORN WITH GENIUS POTENTIAL"
Esra Şimşek added the following note to the video she shared on her Instagram page: "How did I realize that Tarık is gifted? It’s a very frequently asked question. You also write to me via DM about the signs you notice in your little ones. I believe all babies are born with genius potential; the earlier we notice and plan our communication accordingly, the better. Tarık has already grown up in front of your eyes. I shared videos of him reading books at the age of 2, explaining planets at the age of 3, etc. Back then, you were constantly writing to me to 'get him tested.' Testing is not done in Ireland before the age of 6, but I tried to support his development at home as much as I could."
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