Battling for Gifted Needs in the Classroom
Educational concerns are not always the real basis for objections to special programs. read more
August 21, 2001
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What Type of Praise Works Best?
Some people believe that praise has positive effects on a child's self-esteem; others suggest that praise can have unexpected negative results. read more
August 21, 2001
Gifted Ten-Year-Old Is Snobby
Sometimes gifted children use intolerance to mask other kinds of feelings such as insecurity, loneliness, or low self-esteem. read more
August 21, 2001
Son Can Read Flash Cards, but Not Books
Your son's recognition and sounding-out ability are remarkable for a four-year-old. But he may not be ready to read, even though he is able to work wi... read more
June 19, 2002
Sexual Misconduct at Camp
A parent wonders whether to send her child to a summer camp that had "one bad apple." read more
January 3, 2000
Homeschooling a Dyslexic Child
Yes, there may be advantages to homeschooling your dyslexic child, and no, in most states you do not have to be specially trained to teach your child. read more
March 4, 2002
Early Signs of Dyslexia?
Word reversal or directional reversals are common in younger children, and many outgrow the problem. read more
April 2, 2002
Foreign Languages and English Grammar
Exposure to more than one language will reinforce mastery of syntax for gifted students. read more
November 2, 2001
New Teacher Doesn't Understand Giftedness
These suggestions can help a new teacher get up to speed quickly on how to work with gifted and talented children. read more
September 18, 2001
Meeting a Gifted Child's Needs
Before making a decision about placement for a gifted child, it's a good idea to consult a pediatric psychologist or child clinical psychologist. read more
August 29, 2001
Deafness and School
Children with deafness can participate in early intervention programs as soon as their disability is identified. read more
August 17, 1998
Gifted Daughter Is Overly Sensitive
Gifted individuals may exhibit supersensitivity in the physical, sensual, imaginational, intellectual, and emotional arenas. read more
September 18, 2001