Most intellectually gifted adults don’t think of themselves as gifted. Smart enough maybe, but not so special as to be gifted. First of all, most intellectually gifted adults don’t think of themselves as gifted. Smart enough maybe, but not so special as to be gifted. After READ MORE
If a Gifted Child is Getting Poor Grades, Does this Mean They’re Underachieving?
People collapse “grade getting” behaviors or “going to college” with intelligence. Don't! First, when a child is clearly capable and smart — possibly gifted — it is common for both teachers and parents to see “bad grades” as either underachievement or maybe they have a READ MORE
Are Schools Prepared for Gifted Children? (Exceptionally to Profoundly Gifted, Level Four)
No. Not generally. Level Four children and their parents in my first book (5 Levels of Gifted: School Issues and Educational Options, 2009) generally had considerable difficulty finding a good school fit. My second book, my longitudinal study (The 5 Levels of Gifted READ MORE
Partly Hormonal and Another Part Ability Grouping—Yay!!!
After 6th grade, things got more interesting for this gifted girl! In a previous post, I talked about my early school years the post called How Author Background Affects What They Write. Here I am the summer before I became an 8th grader. About the READ MORE
Is Early Reading a Sign of Giftedness?
Many gifted kids read before any lessons. Some highly, exceptionally, to profoundly gifted start by ages two to three. Some don't read until later. Many gifted kids read before any lessons. Some highly, exceptionally, to profoundly gifted (Ruf Estimates of Levels Three, READ MORE
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