Three-year-old Avisha Sharma from Perth has become one of the youngest members of Mensa Australia after achieving a General Ability Index score of 131 on the WPPSI-IV assessment. Such recognition is rare for a child of her age, and her acceptance has left her parents both proud and reflective about how best to nurture her abilities.
Avisha’s curiosity showed itself early. By the age of two, she was already reading and exploring numbers, often surprising her family and teachers with her memory and understanding. Books, puzzles, and questions that stretched beyond her years became part of her daily routine. Yet her parents describe her as more than a bright child with advanced skills. They talk about a little girl who loves making up songs, telling stories, and playing outdoors with the same joy and abandon as any other child.
Her parents, Amit and Anubha Sharma, see her Mensa acceptance as just one part of who she is. “While her Mensa recognition is a proud moment, we remain focused on ensuring she enjoys the simple joys of childhood,” they said. Learning at home, they explained, is never pressured. It is shaped instead by curiosity, play, and exploration. Outdoor activities, group play, and unstructured fun are encouraged just as much as her intellectual interests.
That balance reflects the family’s own mix of influences. Amit and Anubha, who both grew up in India, say their background has instilled in them values of discipline, respect for knowledge, and perseverance. At the same time, raising Avisha in Perth has introduced her to a culture of independence, inclusivity, and creativity. They see this combination as a strength. “Together, these cultural influences create a nurturing foundation; one where Avisha can remain connected to her roots while embracing the diverse opportunities Australia offers,” they said.
Avisha’s parents are careful about how they frame her future. For them, guiding her with patience and celebrating her uniqueness is more important than any academic milestones. They want her to grow up grounded and well-rounded, not defined solely by her intellectual gifts. “Our role is to raise not just a gifted child, but a joyful, grounded, and well-rounded one,” they said.
For now, Avisha continues to read, question, and explore, all while singing, laughing, and playing like any other child her age. Her story is one of early achievement, but also of parents committed to keeping her childhood intact while giving her space to grow in her own way.
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