The emotional needs of gifted children often come as a surprise to parents. In some instances, it is a child’s emotional or social struggles that first bring a child’s giftedness to their attention. When you consider the effects of being able to think well beyond your years while still balancing the expectations of being a … Read More
It often comes as a shock to parents that the process of gifted testing can involve a great length of time and multiple components. This is especially common in public school systems where there may be pressure to only accept as many students into the gifted program as the budget will allow. While the process … Read More
Gifted children are known for having a unique set of characteristics that affects their learning and social skills. For many gifted learners, a traditional classroom setting is stressful and stifles their natural abilities. Underperforming, behavioral issues and problems making friends are just a few issues that can arise when a gifted child is not provided … Read More
Gifted children are adept at identifying ways to hone in on their strengths and improve upon their weaknesses. However, their sense of pride and independence can sometimes make them reluctant to come forward when they are experiencing a problem at school. For this reason, it is important to be alert for signs that your child … Read More
Gifted learners are unique students to work with since they tend to create and execute their own projects without much adult direction. Yet, these learners also come with special needs that are not always met in the traditional academic classroom. For example, gifted students are at greater risk for losing interest in school due to … Read More
On the outside, highly gifted students seem to have it all together. After all, soaring test scores, academic accomplishments and creative talents tend to stand out. Yet, children with high intelligence often encounter difficulties in school and at home that are unique to their peers. As a parent, recognizing and knowing how to handle these … Read More
