Gifted children are often twice-exceptional. Intellectual prowess sometimes comes with emotional or developmental obstacles. Highly intelligent children can also have problems with reading or speaking, have emotional disorders, be lonely, anxious or depressed. The treatment for these conditions can be complex and may require the involvement of professionals in many different disciplines. One of the … Read More
For parents of gifted children, school choice may be one of the more important decisions they will make. Public schools provide educational programs for the vast majority of children in the general student population. But sometimes they fall short in addressing the needs of children in special categories who may need more individual attention. Private … Read More
You have a child, maybe more than one child, who has surprised you with his or her astonishing level of knowledge or vocabulary or general alertness to surroundings. The gifted child picks up on everything and seems to act well beyond his years. But your child might also exhibit some troubling behaviors. He might be … Read More
You may at some point notice – or perhaps you hear from a relative or a teacher that your child is very smart, and may even be what has been called “gifted.” How are you going to deal with such a surprise? What you decide, how you spend your discretionary time, will go a long … Read More
All children love to be active and play with other children. In school, many of them are impatient, restless and still want to be active. A few will act out, lack focus or attentiveness, or exhibit some behavioral issues. Some of these children will be diagnosed with ADHD. What constitutes a diagnosis of ADHD? How … Read More
In today’s world, technology is a fact of life. In some way or other, it affects almost every aspect of society. This is especially true for our gifted and talented children. They live with technology – at home and at school, during learning times and playing times, alone or with friends. The future of education … Read More
