Davidson Gifted Blog
Neuroscience of Giftedness: Increased Brain Activation
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 It’s often observed that gifted children benefit from a…
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…
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…
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…
Tips for Students: How to Strengthen Your Inner Ally
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: Julie Withrow, Host of the Exceptional Girls Podcast. Summary Sometimes…
Tips for Parents: Understanding Your Family Ecosystem When You’re Raising PG/2e Kids
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: Debbie Reber, MA, Tilt Parenting Summary Raising profoundly gifted and…
Unpacking My Neurodivergent Family Tree
In this article, the author reflects on recognizing neurodivergent traits across her family and the challenge of helping older relatives understand and accommodate them. Despite some resistance, she finds that acceptance, boundaries, and practical…
What Is the Pedagogy of Gifted Education? A Guide for Parents, Educators, & Advocates
Many families know their gifted child needs more than “extra work”, but aren’t sure what more looks like. Teachers, too, want to do right by gifted learners without having access to specialized training. When…
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