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What Does It Mean To Be Gifted
What Does It Mean To Be Gifted
Common Characteristics of Gifted Individuals
Common Characteristics of Gifted Individuals
Because gifted children are so diverse, not all exhibit all characteristics all of the time. However, there are common characteristics that many gifted individuals share
Unusual alertness, even in infancy
Rapid learner; puts thoughts together quickly
Excellent memory
Unusually large vocabulary and complex sentence structure for age
Advanced comprehension of word nuances, metaphors and abstract ideas
Enjoys solving problems, especially with numbers and puzzles
Often self-taught reading and writing skills as preschooler
Deep, intense feelings and reactions
Highly sensitive
Thinking is abstract, complex, logical, and insightful
Idealism and sense of justice at early age
Concern with social and political issues and injustices
Longer attention span and intense concentration
Preoccupied with own thoughts—daydreamer
Learn basic skills quickly and with little practice
Asks probing questions
Wide range of interests (or extreme focus in one area)
Highly developed curiosity
Interest in experimenting and doing things differently
Puts idea or things together that are not typical
Keen and/or unusual sense of humor
Desire to organize people/things through games or complex schemas
Vivid imaginations (and imaginary playmates when in preschool)
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General Websites
General Websites
Gifted Associations (links):
Gifted Organizations (links):
Gifted Expert Websites/Blogs (links):
www.byrdseed.com (Ian Byrd)
www.giftedguru.com (Lisa Van Gemert)
Hoagies Gifted Blog Hops (subpage on Hoagies' Gifted Education page)
https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/blog/ (Colleen Kessler)
Gifted Experts to follow on Twitter:
@wcgtc (World Council for Gifted and Talented Children)
@IanAByrd (Ian Byrd - www.byrdseed.com)
@gifted_guru (Lisa Van Gemert - www.giftedguru.com)
@GiftedHF (Gifted Homeschoolers)
@SENG_Gifted (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
@HoagiesGifted (www.hoagiesgifted.org)
@drdanpeters (Dr. Dan Peters - http://drdanpeters.com/)
Other Resources (links):
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) - Office of Gifted Education
Hoagies' Gifted Education page ("all things gifted" resources)
Gifted Education Resources - Live Binder by Jennifer Ritchotte, Ph.D., UNCO
Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education and Talent Development - UCONN
Understanding Giftedness
Understanding Giftedness
12 Traits of Giftedness (NAGC)
Myths about Gifted Students (NAGC)
Gifted Challenges (blog)
Book: The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids: for Ages 10 & Under by Judy Galbraith
Book: The Gifted Teen Survival Guide: Sharp, Smart & Ready for (Almost) Anything by Judy Galbraith & Jim Delisle
Book: Living Gifted: 52 Tips to Survive and Thrive in Giftedland by Lisa Van Gemert
Giftedness and Anxiety
Giftedness and Anxiety
Book: Freeing Your Child from Anxiety by Dr. Tamar Chansky
Book: 12 Annoying Monsters: Self-Talk for Kids with Anxiety by Dawn Meredith
Book: Anxiety Free Kids: An Interactive Guide for Parents and Children by Dr. Bonnie Zucker
Book: What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide for Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner
Work Book/Help Book: Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: A Workbook for Overcoming Anxiety at Home, at School and Everywhere Else by Christopher Willard
Work Book/Help Book: The Panic Workbook for Teens: Breaking the Cycle of Fear, Worry and Panic Attacks by Debra Kissen, Bari Goldman Cohen, and Kathi Fine Abitbol
Book: Breathe, Chill: A Handy Book of Games and Techniques Introducing Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation to Kids and Teens By Lisa Roberts
Work by Dr. Dan Peters (@drdanpeters)
Video: What does anxiety look like?
Article: Ten Steps for Parents and Kids to Tame the Worry Monster by Dr. Dan Peters
Perfectionism
Perfectionism
Book: What to Do When Good Enough isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism: A Guide for Kids by Thomas S. Greenspon
Book: Moving Past Perfect: How Perfectionism May be Holding Back Your Kids (and You!) and What You Can Do About It by Thomas S. Greenspon
Article: Tips for Parents: Perfectionism Resources by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Article: Tips for Parents: Perfectionism and the Profoundly Gifted Child by E. Meckstroth
Article: Perfectionism NAGC
Overexcitabilities
Overexcitabilities
Article: The Gift of Emotional Overexcitabilities by Regina Hellinger
Article: Overexcitability and the Gifted by Sharon Lind
Book: Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students by Christine Fonseca
Book: Living with Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and the Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults by Susan Daniels and Michael Piechowski
Tool: Strong Emotions Survival Guide compiled by Douglas County Schools
Tool: A Shopping List for Kids (and Adults) with Intensities by Ian Byrd
Peer Relationships
Peer Relationships
Article: Tips for Parents: Anxieties, Sensitivities and Social Struggles Among Profoundly Gifted Kids by Foley Nicpon
Article: The Developmental Phases of Social Development by Linda Silverman
Book: Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boys, and the New Realities of Girl World by Rosalind Wiseman
Book: Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World by Rosalind Wiseman
YouTube Video: Playing and Staying Safe on the Internet
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