Deborah L. Ruf, Ph.D., is a specialist in intelligence assessment and individualized interpretations and guidance for both gifted children and adults. Her research, writing, and speaking focuses on school and educational issues as well as related social and emotional adjustments for gifted children particularly those at the highest levels of giftedness.
In this post, we touch upon some ways parents, school personnel, and counselors can appropriately guide adolescents toward emotionally healthy friendships, romance, and independence. First of all, your super smart
Extremely gifted people differ from each other in many ways. What does this mean? Adolescence is a difficult time for many people, and social and emotional issues are sometimes additionally
There are steps you can take when this happens Most parents are delighted and proud when their child shows advanced language skills. After all, that means the child is probably
Extremely gifted people differ from each other in many ways. What does this mean?What About Dating and Adolescent relationships? Adolescence is a difficult time for many people, and social and
Use the Free Ruf Estimates™ of Levels of Gifted I have found that the single most important factor for achieving academic—as well as social and emotional success—is whether or not the child
… and some ways you can help to stop it As someone who works with incredibly able, intelligent people, many of them are one form of scientist or another. First,
Extroversion, being male, and having a sister are a triple whammy for most boys during their school years! See why. Over 35 years of working with and studying children and
I want to make a difference in areas I care about From time to time someone writes to me asking for guidance. Sometimes they catch me at the right time
You can’t be proactive until you know what’s already available or happening. I deal with giftedness, remember, so this post is about that kind of child and family. Where Do
What my newest book is about First, I apologize for not letting you know enough about this book when I set the publication date of October 26, 2024. I was