Expert Advice: Gifted
 | Should a Gifted 15-Year-Old Attend College?
College is a good option for a capable high-school student who is not being challenged by the... | |
Child Who Talks to Himself
A child who adopts behavior such as talking to himself is probably not in any real trouble, but... | | Gifted, Anxious, and Depressed
A mother seeks advice on how to help her gifted child deal with depression and anxiety. |
| No Gifted Program for Seventh-Grader
What can you do when your school's gifted programming ends in the middle-school years?... | |
Fast Thinking, Bad Handwriting
Illegible writing is a common problem for young, gifted boys. Here's what a concerned parent... | | Artistically Talented, but Unmotivated
It is not at all unusual for gifted kids to immerse themselves in a single subject or interest... |
Minimum IQ and Screening for Gifted Program
Unfortunately, many schools screen for achievement or intelligence, and do further testing only... | | Helping a Gifted Underachiever
If gifted education is mandated in your state, a child who qualifies as gifted cannot be... |
Retention for a Gifted LD/ADD Child?
Our expert is skeptical about retaining a gifted child with LD or ADHD. | | Why a Counselor Should Understand Giftedness
With giftedness may come a deep sensitivity that can be easily misleading to those who aren't... |
Is Private School Better Than Public School?
There is no evidence that gifted children do better in private than in public school. They do... | | Gifted and Suicidal
Gifted children often have social issues that are just as challenging -- and trickier to fix --... |
Should Advanced Preschooler Skip Kindergarten?
Gifted preschoolers may appear to be taking in a great deal of data, but they may not truly... | | Mom Tired of Nagging
A child needs to understand the concept of personal responsibility before you let him "fly... |
Spelling Problems in 12-Year-Old
What can you do to help a gifted 12-year-old son improve his spelling?... | | Gifted and Depressed
Gifted persons of any age can perceive situations more intensely, and the outcome is sometimes... |
Kuhlmann-Anderson IQ Test
The Kuhlmann-Anderson Intelligence Test is a standardized group intelligence test that may be... | | Gifted Child Becoming Withdrawn
It is not unusual for an older boy to begin to become more selective about extracurricular... |
Early Kindergarten or Stay with Peers?
This complicated question has no easy answers, and demands some soul-searching on the part of... | | Learning Disabled and Gifted
A wise parent sees the potential in her son beyond the labels currently being placed on him. |
Gifted College Student Doing Poorly
A low energy level, poor study skills, and emotional issues all demand intervention. | | Teacher Abuses Gifted Child
There are important and appropriate steps to take when a child complains of mistreatment by a... |
The Raven and CoGAT Tests
Find a description of the differences between the Raven's Progressive Matrices and the... | | Mother Worried About Son's Workload
To address fears about a child's workload, talk the situation over with the child and the... |
Gifted Person, Average IQ?
A gifted person might have an average IQ, but the question has a complicated answer. | | Bright Child Is Challenging to Teachers
Problem behaviors often surface when gifted kids become insecure or are bored in the classroom... |
Gifted Boy Lacks Fine Motor Skills
It is very possible to have a gifted child who is verbally/linguistically gifted, but delayed... | | Gifted, But Not in Everything
Many gifted children exhibit a range of abilities. Programs for gifted students need not be... |
Curricula for Gifted Students
Advice from a homeschooling expert on the best curricula for gifted and talented students. | | The International Baccalaureate Programme
IB offers programmes for the primary years (ages 3-12), the middle years (ages 11-16), and a... |
Will I Be Shortchanging My Child by Homeschooling?
Advice from a homeschooling expert for a parent worried that homeschooling might shortchange... | | |
| Child Hides Giftedness
Given the perception of giftedness by others, it is no wonder students try to hide their... | |
Testing a Gifted Child
Advice from a homeschooling expert on whether to have a gifted three-year-old tested. | | Young Inventor Needs More Resources
Our expert suggests a number of resources for a budding inventor, including finding a mentor... |
Gifted Child Bored in School
Punishing your child for being bored will not force him to become excited about school. | | Gifted and LD Child Needs a New School
Moving is often difficult for families, and school placements can be challenging. There are... |
Choosing a Middle-School Curriculum
An expert suggests which curriculum might be best for an eighth-grader with particular learning... | | Dyslexia and Giftedness
When children are identified as both gifted and dyslexic, it is appropriate to provide services... |
The Downside of Intensive College Programs
An expert stresses the importance of keeping high achievers balanced and able to enjoy... | | Gifted, Slow, and Disorganized
Many gifted-and-talented children have trouble with time management, organization, studying, or... |
Private Schooling Is Not a Requirement for Gifted Students
Private schools are not necessarily better for the gifted student than public schools. | | Gifted but Has Terrible Handwriting
Different areas of development -- physical, intellectual, social, and emotional -- are often... |
Will She Always Be Gifted?
Children who test as gifted early on typically continue to score in the upper ranges of... | | Gifted Child Can't Make Friends
A gifted child's age may matter less than her interests and preferred activities. Look for... |
| Do the Gifted Turn to Crime?
According to one researcher, gifted people may make up as much as 20 percent of the prison... |
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