Davidson Gifted Blog
What is Giftedness?
The Definition & Meaning of Being Gifted Children who are gifted are defined as those who demonstrate an advanced ability or potential in one or more specific areas when compared…
Read moreStrength-Based Parenting Gifted and Twice-Exceptional (2e) Children Requires Intentionality
Supporting A Child’s Strengths from the Start Parenting a twice-exceptional (2e) child is a complex journey, and one of the most powerful ways to set children up for success is to focus intentionally on…
Gifted & ADHD Masking: Signs, Effects, & How to Help
Sometimes the brightest minds are the quietest in the room. Not because they have nothing to offer, but because they’ve found psychological safety in doing so. Gifted children — especially those who are twice-exceptional…
The Davidson Institute Guide to Understanding Giftedness Levels
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely heard terms like “advanced learner”, “profoundly gifted”, and more that refer to varying degrees of giftedness. But what do they each mean? Is there a difference? Giftedness shows…
Tips for Students: Order and Chaos: The Physics of Energy & Entropy
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Scott Beaver, Ph.D. Introduction Physics has laws describing how matter…
Tips for Parents: Fostering Regulation and Resilience in PG and Neurodivergent Children
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Debbie Reber Summary In this session, Debbie Reber, author, parenting…
Tips for Parents: Bridging to Homeschooling: A Personalized Pathway to Learning Success
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Lisa A. Jobe, JD Summary Changing educational paths, particularly transitioning…
8 Myths About Gifted Students Debunked
The concept of “giftedness” tends to be misunderstood. This lack of understanding eventually shapes policies, classroom practices, and even how society perceives intelligence. Unfortunately, it hurts the students in the end, leading to them…
Tips for Parents: The Gifted Brain: Strengthening Executive Functioning and Future Thinking
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Summary Gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) kids are…
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