You realize your child is gifted. You want to help her realize the full potential of those gifts. You want the best education, the right toys, the imaginative books, the right schools and teachers, the right friends – and the best possible future as an adult. You set out to plan for all the things … Read More
How do you know if you have a gifted child? There are signs that can tell you if you do have a gifted child. There may be signs of a higher order of intelligence or unusually mature behavior that may or may not be easily observed. However, there is another sign, often overlooked but just as valid … Read More
You have a gifted child, but is he or she a leader? She exhibits those traits that characteristically represent giftedness. The behaviors may include an advanced vocabulary and an ability to conceptualize and express unusual ideas. Your child has an intellectual curiosity about things and asks you a lot of questions. You can see a … Read More
There is always discussion on whether a child is better off attending a private or public school. Each has its advantages. Public schools in affluent communities offer attractive programs, but those in lower income areas in many cases do not. Many different characteristics are constantly being compared to see which venue is better for developing … Read More
Autism, long perceived as a negative, is now being viewed as a representation of the strengths and interests uniquely suited to workplace success for autistic people. There is no doubt that autistic children are dysfunctional in many environments. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulty with language and emotional development. They have trouble communicating … Read More
There has been a lot of research on how parents deal with gifted children. There has also been research on how educational systems address the needs of children who show extreme intelligence or ability in some field of study. Sometimes the system works. Sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes parents do the right thing, and sometimes they … Read More
