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. We know at Grayson that gifted PreK children are tremendously hungry to learn, READ MORE
Gifted and Humble: How Does That Work?
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 gifted. Smart enough maybe, but not so special as to be gifted. After all, they were READ MORE
Being a Genius or Gifted Child Prodigy Assures Success! Right?
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 advance to being a principal. Then I had children. Oops! That threw pretty much everything off as far as planning goes. I needed READ MORE
Social & Emotional Needs of the Gifted
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 of us need love and acceptance and a sense of purpose and READ MORE
For Parents Curious About Gifted Child Social Skills
... 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 role was that of Gifted Children Program Coordinator for American Mensa for five years and answered READ MORE