Davidson Young Scholar Ana was featured in the Special Books by Special Kids video, An Autistic Kid with a Genius IQ.
Ana is an autistic kid with a genius IQ. She also has a physical disability known as arthrogryposis. At 8 years old, Ana wants to become an astrophysicist and study space. Many people tell her, “You are too smart to be autistic!” but Ana wants others to know that a person can be both highly intelligent and autistic.
Why be a Young Scholar? The Young Scholars program is free to profoundly gifted students and their families. We provide our members with the opportunity to connect and engage in a community that understands their needs. Once accepted, parents and students have access to a range of family services to support them. Benefits include the following:
- Connect with other PG/2e families
- Learn more about gifted parenting
- Access professionals & resources
- Much more!