For Parents of Gifted Children
Asynchrony, a relatively new way of looking at giftedness, has deep historical roots. Leta Stetter Hollingworth, the foremother of gifted education, viewed giftedness as a set of complex psychological issues arising out of the disparities between these children’s mental...
Volume 7 / Issue 2 / Winter 2007 Special Focus Special Populations
DGL: IQ tests measure a wide range of cognitive abilities. Do nonverbal tests measure as wide a range of skills? Donna Ford: Traditional intelligence tests have different scales and measure different cognitive abilities or skills. However, nonverbal tests have...
Expert's Forum Ford, Donna Y. Volume 3 / Issue 1 / Fall 2002 Tests & Testing
My four-year-old is exceptionally bright. Should I have my child tested? If so, when? Do you recommend a particular test? By all means, have your child assessed. Giftedness can be inferred in the first three years from a child’s rapid...
Consultant's Corner Volume 1 / Issue 2 / Winter 2001 Tests & Testing Young Gifted