Davidson Gifted Blog
Cyberbullying and Sexting: Technology Abuses of the 21st Century
Bullying, and being bullied, has a long history in schools. How does giftedness relate to bullying and being bullied? The Internet and other technology-related devices are particularly suited to nonviolent types of bullying such…
Cleared for Launch: Transition Planning for Twice-Exceptional Kids
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Aimee Yermish is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families about the transition to adulthood for twice-exceptional students. The transition to adulthood is not…
Twice Exceptional Students: Who They Are and What They Need
This comprehensive article focuses on one of the most overlooked and underserved student populations – twice-exceptional (2e) students or those who demonstrate both intellectual giftedness and specific learning disabilities. Although there has been a…
Understanding Parental Guilt: A Gift for Mother’s Day
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Sylvia Rimm is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families on parental guilt. Introduction In surveying the participants in this seminar, there seem to…
A Unique Challenge: Sorting Out the Differences Between Giftedness and Asperger’s Disorder
All-too-often, well-meaning individuals urge parents to seek referrals for psychological evaluation without considering or understanding the typical characteristics of gifted children or the impact of intellectual ability on behavior and relationships. In turn, clinicians…
Parenting Math-Talented Students
This Tips for Parents article is authored by Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She discusses the many aspects of parenting a math-talented child, including: finding mentors, above-level testing,…
Gifted Adolescents and Depression
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Tracy Cross, who discusses concepts involving gifted adolescents and depression. He also provides a number of resources for further information. Author: Cross,…
Assessment, Testing, and Interpretation of Results
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Mary Rissa is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She provides information on the different types of assessment, addressing the different purposes of…
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