Davidson Gifted Blog
What is Giftedness?
The Definition & Meaning of Being Gifted Children who are gifted are defined as those who demonstrate an advanced ability or potential in one or more specific areas when compared…
Read moreHow a Good Twice-Exceptional Assessment Sorts Through Giftedness, ADHD and Autism
Imagine a nine-year-old who builds a working catapult out of building bricks on Saturday, then leaves her math worksheet half finished on Monday. Her teacher suspects ADHD. Her father wonders about autism, since she…
Tips for Families: Tips for Encouraging Growth Without Perfectionism
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Sarah Strouthopoulos Summary The goal isn’t to help our children…
Acceleration for Gifted Learners: Research and Resources
“Perhaps more has been written about the efficacy of accelerative practices with gifted students than about any other single educational intervention with any population. Reviews of the literature on acceleration have appeared with some…
How Books Can Support Gifted Children’s Emotional Growth
The following excerpt is adapted from Some of My Best Friends Are Books – Guiding Gifted Readers from Preschool to High School (3rd Edition) by: Judith Wynn Halsted, M.S., published by Gifted Unlimited, LLC.…
Tips for Parents: Understanding Equalizing in PDA (and what to do about it!)
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Keri Schouten Summary Equalizing is a common behavioral mechanism used…
Tips for Students: The Power of Neurodiversity: Understanding Your Amazingly Unique Brain
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Dr. Liz Angoff, LEP, ABSNP Brains are different in important…
Tips for Families: Understanding Feelings, Anxiety, and Emotional Well-Being
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Sarah Strouthopoulos Summary The meltdown that seems to come out…
Tips for Parents: Beneath the Behavior: Understanding Transitions, Restraint Collapse, and the Gifted Brain
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Dr. Shirley Vazquez, M.A., M.Div., Ed.D. Summary Children can often…
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