How the Gifted Cope With Their Emotions

How the Gifted Cope With Their Emotions by Annemarie Roeper “There is a difference between giftedness and precociousness. The precocious child grasps certain concepts sooner than other children, while the gifted child understands their depth and complexities. The gifted think and feel in global terms, experience connections, and see the whole rather than the parts. … Continue reading →

How exam results owe more to genes than teaching

The Spectator; How exam results owe more to genes than teaching By Mary Wakefield “How pleasant it is to live in the 21st century, enlightened, no longer scared of science. We can marvel at the diversity of life with David Attenborough; face the vastness of the cosmos with Brian Cox. These days we talk of … Continue reading →

Tips for Parents: Worry and the Gifted: How Much is Too Much?

Davidson Institute for Talent Development; Tips for Parents: Worry and the Gifted: How Much is Too Much? By E. Amend “Although there is a difference between everyday worrying and anxiety that is interfering with functioning, both can be managed with the right tools. Parents report that gifted children and teens seem to worry more than … Continue reading →

Gifted Child Society

Gifted Child Society “The Gifted Child Society is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1957 by parents of New Jersey to further the cause of gifted children. Its mission goals are: Educational enrichment and support services specifically designed for gifted children. Assistance to parents in raising gifted children to full and productive adulthood. Professional … Continue reading →

DEALING WITH PROBLEMS OF SOME GIFTED CHILDREN

New York Times: DEALING WITH PROBLEMS OF SOME GIFTED CHILDREN By Associated Press “Nine parents of intellectually gifted children gathered here recently in a basement room, and when they spoke of their children on that raw autumn night, they did not brag. A 9-year-old boy, with abilities three to four years ahead of his classmates, had … Continue reading →

Giftedness Should Not Be Confused With Mental Disorder

Psychology Today: Giftedness Should Not Be Confused With Mental Disorder We need to celebrate and tolerate individual difference. By Allen Frances “The 3-5% of kids who are particularly gifted are also at special risk for being tagged with an inappropriate diagnosis of mental disorder. Highly gifted children are a particular diagnostic challenge with errors that … Continue reading →

…Men hensikten var god

NHO-bloggen: …Men hensikten var god De svake taper, uten at de flinke vinner. Velkommen til enhetsskolen Av Baard Meidell Johannesen Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon (NHO) “Det virkar som det norske klasserommet, fra første klasse av, er knuga og regulert av ei djup og lammande frykt for at læringa skal løpa løpsk og komma ut av kontroll”, skriver … Continue reading →

Education Professor Dispels Myths About Gifted Children

Science Daily: Education Professor Dispels Myths About Gifted Children Steven I. Pfeiffer is a professor in Florida State’s Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems. He also is a licensed psychologist who works with gifted children and their families in counseling, and has long been recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on issues … Continue reading →

Growing Up Gifted Is Not Easy

High Ability/Gifted Adults: Growing Up Gifted Is Not Easy By Elaine Aron, PhD “This piece was inspired by an article in The New Yorker titled “Prairie Fire,” about the suicide of a gifted early-adolescent boy. His death came as a complete surprise to everyone who knew him. His parents came home one day and found … Continue reading →

The Misunderstood Face of Giftedness

Huffington Post: The Misunderstood Face of Giftedness By Marianne Kuzujanakis Director, Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) In K-12 classrooms everywhere are children at risk for being misunderstood, medically mislabeled, and educationally misplaced. Not limited to one gender, race, ethnicity or socioeconomic group, they could be the children of your neighbors, your friends, your … Continue reading →