For Parents of Gifted Children
What should an effective gifted program look like? This question may be difficult for any parent to answer, and it can be especially difficult for parents who have moved to the U.S. as adults. This is not only because...
Does your child do any of the following? Fidget a lot, or seem to have more energy than other children his or her age? Have strong, unusual reactions to sounds or smells? Create such a rich fantasy life that...
Issue 1 / Fall 2009 Research and Theory Rinn, Anne N. Social-Emotional Issues The Emotional Edge
Among all the subgroups of students whose performance in school is commonly studied, English language learners (ELLs) are the least represented in gifted education programs. A variety of related reasons may account for this state of affairs, but the...
Expert's Forum Issue 1 / Fall 2009 Matthews, Michael S. Talent Development
Anyone involved in the education of a child who needs special accommodations or services for a learning difficulty or disability should read the Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book, by Rich Weinfeld and Michelle Davis, Prufrock, 2008. The authors define...
Collins-Perry, Bobbie Currents Volume 9 / Issue 1 / Fall 2008 Legislation/Law
Stephanie Monroe, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education, has issued an open letter to public schools regarding students with disabilities who want to enroll in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or other accelerated programs in...
Currents Volume 9 / Issue 1 / Fall 2008 Legislation/Law Makel, Matthew C.
Parents who have the determination will find hope and the tools to help their children in Understanding Your Child’s Puzzling Behavior: A Guide for Parents of Children with Behavioral, Social, and Learning Challenges, by Steven E. Curtis, Lifespan, 2008. This...
Collins-Perry, Bobbie Currents Volume 8 / Issue 4 / Summer 2008
The Duke Gifted Letter asks Paul Beljan about pediatric neuropsychology, how it differs from school and educational psychology, and how and when families can benefit from a practitioner’s expertise. DGL: What is pediatric neuropsychology? The outcomes are happy children...
The majority of programs for gifted learners were developed for suburban and urban schools. Rural schools can be quite different and may need to modify these programs to meet the educational needs of their gifted learners. For example, very...
Feature Hafer, Cherry Volume 7 / Issue 2 / Winter 2007 Lewis, Joan D.
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 Silverman, Linda Kreger Special Focus
My 10-year-old son has been diagnosed with the writing disability dysgraphia. Because he has difficulty with writing tasks, he tends to avoid them. His teacher has expressed that my son seems to be unmotivated and oppositional regarding writing assignments....
Consultant's Corner Educational Strategies Volume 7 / Issue 2 / Winter 2007 Thorne, Glenda C.
You’ve got a bright child on your hands! As a preschooler he loved books, drawing, and creating with blocks. He was excited by the things around him and was a bundle of energy, wanting to explore, handle, and figure out...
Volume 7 / Issue 1 / Fall 2006 Stevens, Kathy The Emotional Edge
My daughter, Allison, has been exceptionally perceptive since she was born. The sheets in her bassinet irritated her the day we brought her home from the hospital, and she protested until we found ones that she liked. Her heightened...
Fisher, Stephany Sanchez Volume 6 / Issue 1 / Fall 2005 Parent's Platform
Some gifted children may be misdiagnosed as having psychological or behavioral disorders because of a lack of knowledge about characteristics commonly associated with giftedness, according to Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults, by James T. Webb et...
Book Reviews Collins-Perry, Bobbie Currents Volume 5 / Issue 3 / Spring 2005 Social-Emotional Issues
Parents and educators have long understood that social savvy and emotional intelligence are not to be taken for granted among gifted youths. Gifted children differ from other children in ways that are obvious both to themselves and to their classroom...
Dawson, Geraldine Volume 4 / Issue 2 / Winter 2004 McPartland, James Special Focus
Most parents know that school administrators use intelligence tests to identify gifted children. What most parents do not know is that the content of these tests can have a powerful influence on who is identified as gifted and who...
Feature Volume 3 / Issue 1 / Fall 2002 Naglieri, Jack A. Tests & Testing
Gifted girls encounter unique challenges, particularly during adolescence. With our help, they can learn to transform adversity into opportunity. The keys are information and communication. Here are six springboards for conversation and personal growth that concern gifted adolescent girls. Dealing...
Expert's Forum Volume 2 / Issue 2 / Winter 2002 Social-Emotional Issues Subotnik, Rena F.
Perhaps the biggest challenge in helping gifted students with attention difficulties is getting an accurate diagnosis of them. How are true attention deficits differentiated from the emotional and behavioral shifts common among gifted students? The problem may be compounded...
Volume 1 / Issue 4 / Summer 2001 Neihart, Maureen Social-Emotional Issues The Emotional Edge
The college admissions process gives rise to great excitement, adventure, and struggle for all kids. If your child has learning disabilities (LD) and/or attention deficit disorder (ADD), the process becomes even more challenging. Every family needs to ask prospective colleges...
College Planning Volume 1 / Issue 3 / Spring 2001 Special Focus VonGruben, Jill F.