Davidson Gifted Blog
Tips for Parents: Therapy with Profoundly Gifted Children and Adolescents with Dr. Edward Amend
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: Edward R. Amend, Psy.D. Summary Individual and/or family therapy can…
What Your Therapist Needs to Know About Giftedness
Dr. Gail Post, a Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of experience, discusses the cognitive, social and emotional impact of giftedness and what psychologists must consider in their work with gifted individuals. Author: Gail…
How to Raise a Gifted Child
Navigating the journey of raising a gifted child, marked by its intricacies and unique challenges, requires a thoughtful approach—one that acknowledges their exceptional abilities and diverse needs. Fostering both their intellectual growth and social-emotional…
Barriers in Gifted Education: Working Together to Support Gifted Learners and Families
The mission of the Davidson Institute is to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference. Supporting profoundly gifted…
How to Support Your Gifted Child
Recognizing and fostering your child’s exceptional abilities requires a blend of understanding, patience, and strategy. That’s why we created this guide; it’s crafted to be your beacon through the formative years of your child’s…
Guide to Gifted Elementary Schools
Navigating the educational journey from kindergarten through fifth grade can be a transformative experience for both children and parents alike. During these years in elementary school, parents may notice distinct signs of giftedness in…
You Can’t Fool a Gifted Kid; They Spot Inauthenticity a Mile Away
Gifted children come equipped with an attuned awareness of the world around them. Sometimes this attunement comes in different flavors. Some gifted kids use logic, and even mathematical equations to figure things out. Others…
2023 Davidson Fellows – Thinking Outside the Box to Make an Impact
The Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the…
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