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.
The Grayson School left this insightful comment on “Preschool Behaviors in Highly to Profoundly Gifted Children” on Substack: “This is a fabulous summary of the gifted preschooler at various ages.
Most intellectually gifted adults don’t think of themselves as gifted. Smart enough maybe, but not so special as to be gifted. Most intellectually gifted adults don’t think of themselves as
Why don’t all gifted children get rich or turn into high functioning adults? I knew when I was in 2nd grade that I would be a teacher and then I’d
Gifted Adults in Their 40s and 50s – Environmental, Familial, and Personal Factors I re-edited this post when I discovered I had indeed finished it. It became a full chapter
High intellectual functioning affects children and their development Basic needs do not vary from one individual to another; the ways to meet those needs, however, varies from one person to another. All
… and how do the realities of the zeitgeist — the conditions around her at the time — impact the answer? First of all, this is part of my story
… in which I answer questions about gifted issues Over the years I have taken on many different roles to stay connected with gifted children and their families. One such
Hows and Whys about the Five Levels of Gifted In a chilly Minneapolis, Minnesota, in November 2018, I hosted — and shuttled to sessions at our convention center less than 15 minutes
Using the Ruf Estimates™ of Levels of Gifted Many parents wonder how their children compare to other children. They worry about how to select the best school for their young
If you have a gifted child whose needs aren’t being met… When children simply don’t fit the school they attend, you might be able to find a workable solution. What