The Emotional Needs of the Gifted Child

Annemarie Roeper discusses the emotional needs of the gifted child, which are often overlooked as the focus is more on the brain and logic of the gifted. The importance of a bond between child and parent(s) is also discussed. Per Roeper, "It is in the area of emotions where the gifted differ most from others. This is particularly evident in the most highly gifted. The emotions of the gifted grow out of their greater cognitive awareness which then translates into feelings. They understand early on that it hurts when you get injured and learn to avoid it by being extra careful. That means they develop fears earlier and stronger; sometimes, to an exaggerated degree."

Website

http://sengifted.org/the-emotional-needs-of-the-gifted-child/
Topics
- Social/Emotional Development: Psychological
Publisher

Roeper Consultation Service

Your name:

Your email:

User type:

Comment:

Your name:

Your email:

Update:

Your name:

Your email:

User type:

Resource name:

Source:

Description:

The appearance of any information in the Davidson Institute's Database does not imply an endorsement by, or any affiliation with, the Davidson Institute. All information presented is for informational purposes only and is solely the opinion of and the responsibility of the author. Although reasonable effort is made to present accurate information, the Davidson Institute makes no guarantees of any kind, including as to accuracy or completeness. Use of such information is at the sole risk of the reader.

Search Database

The Emotional Needs of the Gifted Child