Gifted children need to have their social and emotional health nurtured along with their intellect. Because of their unique learning needs, gifted children may be at risk for specific social-emotional difficulties. These may include heightened awareness, anxiety, perfectionism, stress, issues with peer relationships, and concerns with identity. Families and educators can work together to support the social and emotional growth of gifted children.
Institute for Research on the Suicide of Gifted Students
The Institute's purpose is to understand the nature of suicide among all gifted students, identify potential strategies for these students, ...
Destination Success: Raising a Self-Actualized Adult not a Straight “A” Student
Some gifted children are simply not interested in academics. As a parent, it can be disillusioning to look at your ...
The Power of Self-Advocacy for Gifted Learners PLC/Book Study Guide
This guide shows educators how to teach self-advocacy skills to gifted students in four essential steps. Gifted students will:
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Overcoming Negative Self-Talk to Make Meaningful Connections
Overcoming negative self-talk can help gifted and 2e people overcome a fear of failure and make meaningful connections with others ...
Parent TIP Sheet: Self-Advocacy
Gifted learners who speak up for themselves are more apt to find challenges and opportunities to best fit their needs ...
Parent TIP Sheet: Perfectionism
Parents and teachers of gifted children often express frustration with the impossible expectations that their children hold for themselves ...
Parent TIP Sheet: Finding a Mental Health Professional
It’s often confusing for parents to know when and how to seek out professional advice from a psychologist, counselor, or ...
Parent TIP Sheet: Making Friends
Parents often wonder how they can help their gifted child make friends ...
Parent TIP Sheet: Asynchronous Development
Gifted children vary in their abilities and often their patterns of growth differ from their age peers ...
