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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…

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Gifted and Twice-Exceptional

Are We Preparing Kids for a World That No Longer Exists?

By: Annie Sousa, LGPC As both a psychotherapist and a parent of twice-exceptional children, I see the same pattern from two directions. My clients arrive in adulthood carrying the scars of an education system…

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Neuroscience of Giftedness: Increased brain areas associated with emotional processing

by Sharon Duncan, Corin Goodwin, Joanna Haase, Ph.D, MFT, and Sarah Wilson A collaboration of GHF: Gifted Homeschoolers Forum and GRO: Gifted Research and Outreach Intense emotions are one of the greatest joys and…

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Neuroscience of Giftedness: Greater Sensory Sensitivity

by Sharon Duncan, Corin Goodwin, Joanna Haase, Ph.D, MFT, and Sarah Wilson A collaboration of GHF: Gifted Homeschoolers Forum and GRO: Gifted Research and Outreach Most parents of gifted children won’t be surprised that…

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Neuroscience of Giftedness: Greater Connectivity Across Brain Regions

by Sharon Duncan, Corin Goodwin, Joanna Haase, Ph.D, MFT, and Sarah Wilson A collaboration of GHF: Gifted Homeschoolers Forum and GRO: Gifted Research and Outreach An important but not well understood aspect of the…

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Neuroscience of Giftedness: Larger Regional Brain Volume

by Sharon Duncan, Corin Goodwin, Joanna Haase, Ph.D, MFT, and Sarah Wilson A collaboration of GHF: Gifted Homeschoolers Forum and GRO: Gifted Research and Outreach A common misconception states that, when it comes to…

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Neuroscience of Giftedness: Physiology of the Brain

by Sharon Duncan, Corin Goodwin, Joanna Haase, Ph.D, MFT, and Sarah Wilson A collaboration of GHF: Gifted Homeschoolers Forum and GRO: Gifted Research and Outreach Confusion abounds over the many connotations of the term…

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Buyer Beware: How to Navigate the Maze of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Resources

The article warns parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children to be cautious when seeking advice, highlighting the rise of untrained or minimally trained “experts” offering paid services. It emphasizes the value of peer support…

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2e-Friendly Summer Camp Listing

Updated March 2026 When summer rolls around, finding enriching and engaging activities for gifted and twice-exceptional students can be a challenge. Traditional camps and programs may not always cater to their unique needs, leaving…

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