Davidson Gifted Blog
A Unique Challenge: Sorting Out the Differences Between Giftedness and Asperger’s Disorder
All-too-often, well-meaning individuals urge parents to seek referrals for psychological evaluation without considering or understanding the typical characteristics of gifted children or the impact of intellectual ability on behavior and relationships. In turn, clinicians…
Parenting Math-Talented Students
This Tips for Parents article is authored by Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She discusses the many aspects of parenting a math-talented child, including: finding mentors, above-level testing,…
Gifted Adolescents and Depression
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Tracy Cross, who discusses concepts involving gifted adolescents and depression. He also provides a number of resources for further information. Author: Cross,…
Assessment, Testing, and Interpretation of Results
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Mary Rissa is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She provides information on the different types of assessment, addressing the different purposes of…
How Gifted Children Impact the Family
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Sylvia Rimm is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She discusses that every child influences other children in the family, but because gifted…
Testing Your Gifted Child: A Springboard for Effective Advocacy
This article describes how testing can be an ally when advocating for a gifted student. Author: Gilman, B. Organization: Duke University Talent Identification Program Year: 2008 For the rare gifted student whose educational needs…
Homeschooling Moms
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Nadia Wedd from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She provides homeschooling moms advice by addressing some of the challenges homeschooling parents go through…
Appropriate Content for Gifted Readers
This article is a useful tool for determining material for gifted students that is appropriate both in challenge and in content. Author: Halsted, J. Publisher: Duke University Talent Identification Program Year: January 2008 Parent…
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