Formerly, all it took to be considered “gifted” is a stellar performance on a single test. However, the definition of gifted has expanded exponentially as educators come to a broader understanding of what giftedness is and neuroscientists continue to develop ways of studying how the brain works and interacts with its environment. This means that … Read More
Best practices for identifying giftedness is often under discussion, but what exactly should parents, caretakers, and educators watch for? Does a child performing well in school alone qualify giftedness, or are there other indicators which are just as strong? As the definition of giftedness evolves, so too does its markers. While academic success can be … 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
Some kids can do amazing things. We see what they can do and marvel at how advanced they are, much more than their peers. Some of these kids excel in more than one area. Their special gifts have been recognized over the years and have led many of us – parents, teachers, psychologists, and researchers, … Read More
Giftedness in children often goes unnoticed. Some gifted children disguise their gifts because they just want to “fit in” with the normal population. They don’t want to stand out. As they get older, they may be interested in sports or other group activities, and they just want to be part of the “team.” Other gifted … 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
