Davidson Gifted Blog
Gifted High School Course Options
In order to satisfy their intellectual needs, many gifted students must take courses beyond the typical high school offerings. Honors classes, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual enrollment in college courses are…
Talent Search Opportunities for Gifted Students
The following table provides a schedule of Talent Search programs in the United States, contact information, deadline dates and tests required. This is a great resource for parents of gifted children who want their…
Perfectionism and Gifted Students: Our Favorite Books
Perfectionism is a combination of the desire to be perfect, the fear of imperfection, and the sense that being perfect will bring acceptance as a person. “Perfectionistic behaviors include such things as over-commitment, super…
Characteristics of intellectually advanced young people
This brief list offers some common characteristics of highly intelligent young people. Please keep in mind that this list is not comprehensive in that each young person has individual traits and interests. Profoundly gifted…
Frequently Asked Questions: Profoundly Gifted Students & Gifted Education
These questions and answers have been compiled over the past decade during which the the Davidson Institute has worked to fulfill its mission to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to…
Gifted 101: Our Favorite Gifted Parenting Books
In the information age, even basic research on a topic can be overwhelming. With a topic as broad as gifted parenting, the results can get even more difficult to wade through. Busy parents looking…
Book Lists for Gifted and Avid Readers
Have you ever had a conversation with your five-year-old about quantum mechanics, medieval Europe, or the connection between dinosaurs and birds? If so, you are probably a parent of an avid reader. For many…
The intellectual and psychosocial nature of extreme giftedness
This article by Philip Powell and Tony Haden compares the differences of average, moderately and extremely gifted individuals. The authors explore the psychological difficulties of the highly gifted, especially in terms of self-esteem and…
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