If your gifted child, like many other exceptional children, shows increased sensitivities to his or her surroundings, the months of November through January can seem like an obstacle course of assaulting sounds, sights, smells, and people. Since some gifted children process stimulation differently, what is exciting to other children might be frightening or overwhelming to … Read More
Most adults who work with gifted children understand that they are usually more sensitive than their average peers. The biochemical and psychological reasons for this are under debate. The culprit could be asynchronous development. Another reason could be their ability to perceive certain realities that others do not. The possibility that reflections from others that … Read More
What does “gifted” mean? The term has likely evolved since you were a child. What does it mean to be gifted? Most people might reply that a “gifted” child is one who earns straight A’s, performs well on the Iowa Basics, or can solve quadratic equations late into the night. While these are forms of … Read More
Since gifted children often tend to be quickly defined by their exceptionalism, they may experience anxiety and concern over where they fit. Others might struggle to fit in with peer social groups or develop at rates different from other children their age. Working on emotional maturity for the gifted is just as vital as scholastic … Read More
Working with gifted learners can be a rewarding challenge, but it can be even more difficult to properly identify giftedness in children who are exceptional. We have now learned that traditional IQ tests and academic performance are not the only indicators of giftedness. This can be especially difficult if a child is learning in an … Read More
Since children might not have extensive life experiences to otherwise mark their progress, transitioning from one school level to the next often becomes a matter of particular importance. Even more than individual birthdays, a school level transition is significant in that it marks the turning of the social calendar. It is larger than just moving … Read More
