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Child Prodigy
At age six, Joshua Beckford, a truly gifted child, was one of the youngest to attend Oxford University. He was enrolled in a master's class in philosophy and history. Joshua is considered one of the most brilliant people in the world. He was also diagnosed with high-functioning autism. His IQ is 145, and he is a member of Mensa.
Facts About Joshua:
- Ten Months: understood and repeated the alphabet
- Age Two: mastered reading
- Age Three: could speak Japanese
- Age Six: University of Oxford, receiving Certificate of Excellence in both subjects
- Graduated from Oxford University at 14
Knox Daniel and his wife adopted Joshua. Joshua's birth mother was unable to provide for him, and she allowed him to be adopted rather than end up in the system. Knox and his wife knew early on Joshua was special.
They loved Joshua, encouraged him, and provided resources so he could thrive academically. By Grade 3, he was so far ahead that home-schooling suited him best. He needs to be challenged.
In Joshua's words, "I want to change the world….save the Earth…, and change people's…
