Comments on: Anxiety, Sensitivities and Social Struggles among Profoundly Gifted Kids

By: ronald m callaway

ronald m callaway — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:27:00 +0000

planning takes time and small goals should be in place so as to reach the major goals you want to achieve for your child. Sharing what might make you uncomfortable and how to deal with it can help model behavior for your child

By: Morganne Owens

Morganne Owens — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:38:06 +0000

In reply to Mary Gallagher.

Giftedness is mischaracterized because it’s not conceptualized correctly. That information is shared. One foundational starting point is the cognitive tests that are norm specific and do not measure all areas of giftedness (and don’t acknowledge all people – it centers White Majority culture). I say this as a school psychologist who is gifted, diverse, and an empath myself. Unfortunately, there is a lot of politics and implicit bias involved to maintain equilibrium in systems, versus wanting to find out the truth of the phenomenon to support and help a gifted child fully embody their potential.

In short, information is shared, but giftedness overall is not understood. Currently, there is a very shallow understanding of giftedness.

By: V Davis

V Davis — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:55:39 +0000

Growing up as a gifted child in the 1970’s, I wish the difficulties were recognised and these recommendations were made to my parents- it would have helped immensely

By: Stuart King

Stuart King — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:59:14 +0000

Having grown up as a profoundly gifted child, I know how tough it can be. I do wish there was more understanding of our issues. I was actually beaten for being “Too clever”, I retreated into myself and tried to be “normal”. When my daughter was identified as gifted I actually cried because I felt it was a bad thing and I was worried that whatever I did I would not be able to “protect” her. She is doing well though but it can be tough.

By: Mary Gallagher

Mary Gallagher — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:35:15 +0000

Why isn’t Giftedness included in Psychology courses?
Why aren’t Teachers trained to identify, test and teach?
Why aren’t Parents notified of signs of Giftedness and or other Learning Needs – simple signs and symptoms listed on inside of School Journals and or Text Books?