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 moreDifferent Brains, Big Strengths: Books for Neurodivergent and Twice-Exceptional Kids and Teens
Gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children and teens often have complex, uneven profiles. A young person may be intensely curious, creative, quick to learn, or deeply knowledgeable about a favorite topic while also experiencing challenges…
Why Do Gifted Kids Struggle with Executive Functioning?
Executive functioning is the set of mental skills that allow a person to turn intention into a finished result. These skills include, but are not limited to, planning, organization, focus, emotional regulation, follow-through, motivation,…
Understanding Thinking Errors
The following excerpt is adapted from Make Your Worrier a Warrior – A Guide to Conquering Your Child’s Fears by Dan Peters, Ph.D., published by Gifted Unlimited, LLC. You can find the book in…
Starting Productive Conversations: A Parent Guide to Gifted and 2e Advocacy
Advocating for a gifted or twice-exceptional (2e) child can involve communicating both their advanced strengths and the barriers that may keep them from fully demonstrating those strengths at school. Productive conversations with educators are…
For Parents: Financial Aid for Early College Entrance
This article is adapted from Davidson Institute’s parent version of “Early College – Considering the Options: A Guidebook for Investigating Early College Entrance”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families.…
For Parents: Is My Child Ready for Early College Entrance?
This article is adapted from Davidson Institute’s parent version of “Early College – Considering the Options: A Guidebook for Investigating Early College Entrance”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families.…
For Students: A Suggested Timeline for Early College Entrance
This article is adapted from Davidson Institute’s student version of “Early College – Considering the Options: A Guidebook for Investigating Early College Entrance”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families.…
For Students: Financial Aid for Early College Entrance
This article is adapted from Davidson Institute’s student version of “Early College – Considering the Options: A Guidebook for Investigating Early College Entrance”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families.…
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