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Asynchronous Development
Gifted doesn't usually mean being able to progress at the same rate through all aspects of development. Parents and children alike may be frustrated or confused when a child doesn't develop strengths in all areas at an equal rate. The NAGC Tip sheet will help you better understand Asynchronous Development. I noticed that the articles listed on the right side connect to the web sites of the organizations not necessarily to the articles that are mentioned. However, the tip sheet itself contains good information about this important topic.
Gifted 101
In Henrico County we identify students in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics. This tip sheet explains in general what an identification may mean and provides suggestions for how parents may support gifted learners at home. You will need to scroll to the bottom of the sheet for those suggestions. Note that links in the Food for Thought Section on the page may no longer lead to the specific article mentioned.
Habits of the Mind (How Parents Can Support the Development of)
Considerable research demonstrates that successful people in most any walk of life display certain characteristics or dispositions known as Habits of Mind. They are patterns of thinking and behaving in intelligent ways and are displayed when confronted with life’s dilemmas and problems. We want our children to develop those habits that lead them to become life long learners, effective problem solvers and decision makers, able to communicate with a diverse population and to understand how to live successfully in a rapidly changing, high tech world.
Making Friends
This fact sheet from the National Association for Gifted Children will help you understand the role that friendship plays in your gifted child's life. The links in the sheet may not take you directly to the articles mentioned but will take you to the home site.
Perfectionsim
This tip sheet from the National Association for Gifted Children will help you understand how perfectionist tendencies may impact your child in both positive and negative ways. The links on the sheet may not take you directly to the article mentioned but will take you to the originating page.
Self Advocacy
The Self Advocacy tip sheet from the National Association for Gifted Children will help you learn how to talk with your child about being gifted. The page also contains information about how you can help your child set their own goals and learn to advocate for themselves in an effective way. Note, the links suggested on the tip page may not take you directly to the article(s) mentioned but may take you to the main page of the hosting organization.
Twice Exceptional Students
Many gifted students are what we call twice exceptional. They are exceptional because they need gifted services as well as another support service. The link below connects to an article that contains tips on parenting a twice exceptional child.
Tips on Parenting a Twice Exceptional Child