Social Emotional Needs

Self-Control Strategies for

School-Age Children

This video by Angela Duckworth, PhD., focuses on self-control strategies. She introduces a model that suggests intervening early in impulse generation is more effective. Additionally, she outlines five stages: situation selection, situation modification, attentional deployment, cognitive change (reappraisal), and response modulation. 

Social Emotional Issues of the Gifted Child:  A Guide for Parents & Teachers

This animated presentation, by Suzanne Kurth, highlights key emotional and social challenges that gifted children may experience, based on weekly readings and research. It’s designed for parents and teachers to better recognize and support the complex social-emotional needs of gifted learners. 

What Do We Know About the Social Emotional Development of Gifted Children

This animated presentation offers a succinct overview of the typical characteristics of gifted children through a fun and insightful lens.  It focuses on the unique social/emotional needs of gifted students and what you can do to support them. 

Parenting Gifted Children

Dr. Jim Delisle, a leading expert in gifted education with over 250 published articles and books, emphasizes the complex nature of giftedness, which extends beyond mere intelligence. With a background as a teacher, counselor, and professor, Dr. Delisle brings a wealth of experience, including the personal insights gained from raising a gifted son. His methodology focuses on understanding the emotional and social development of gifted children, addressing their unique challenges and celebrating their strengths. Through engaging anecdotes and case studies, he provides actionable strategies for parents and educators to better support gifted learners.