Davidson Gifted Blog
Tips for parents of gifted children: What most parents wish they had known
In this article, Dr. Gail Post provides some general guidelines many parents of gifted children may have wished they had previously known. Author: Post, G. Publisher: Gifted Challenges Year: 2015 In my clinical psychology practice,…
Types of Acceleration
This excerpt from A Nation Empowered lists 20 different types of acceleration. Publication: Excerpt from A Nation Empowered: Evidence Trumps the Excuses Holding Back America’s Brightest Students Publisher: University of Iowa College of Education Belin-Blank Center…
Tips for Parents: High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders Q & A
This article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Melanie Crawford. She answered questions related to High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including the signs and symptoms of ASD as well as other commonly…
Collaborating with School Personnel – Strategies for Successful Partnering
This Tips for Parents article authored by Kara McGoey is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She highlights ten helpful tips for parents who are looking to collaborate with their child’s…
How to Advocate for a Gifted Child as a Negotiator
A Better Approach to Negotiating for Gifted Children: Principled Negotiating This document takes a look at principled negotiating, a strategy discussed in the book “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Without Giving In.” By analyzing this…
Tips for Parents: Nurturing Verbal Ability in Gifted Learners
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Joyce VanTassel-Baska. She provides information on how verbally talented learners can benefit from opportunities in all aspects of the verbal arts. Author: VanTassel-Baska,…
Intensity, Anxiety & Depression – The Dark Side of Giftedness
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Tracy Cross, who provides advice for parents of students exhibiting traits of anxiety and depression. Author: Cross, T. Organization: Davidson Institute Year: 2011…
The Pivotal Role of Parents in Expanding the World of Young Gifted Children
This article by Joan F. Smutny, Ph.D. provides suggestions on how parents can help young gifted students learn and grow through a variety of options in their local communities. Author: Smutny, J. Publications: Parenting…
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