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New post added at Gifted Grammy - Are Gifted Children Really An "At Risk" Population?

Are Gifted Children Really An "At Risk" Population? - Gifted Grammy I received a question asking if gifted children are at risk. While the question did not include specifics such as “at risk for what?” there is documentation of gifted children…Continue readingAre Gifted Children Really An “At Risk” Population?

New post added at Gifted Grammy - Is My Child Gifted?

Is My Child Gifted? I’ve often heard this question from parents! Most gifted children are flying “under the radar” and seem relatively normal in their natural habitat. Perhaps a teacher or friend has suggested there is something unusual about this kid that warrants investigation. Maybe the parent has observed a ....

New post added at Gifted Grammy - How will our gifted kids fare this fall?

How will our gifted kids fare this fall? When it comes to our children, I'm a world-class, equal opportunity, worst-case-scenario type of worrier! I'm worried about how they will feel about going back to school in person. Will they stay healthy? Make new friends? Be anxious after such a long stretch of separation from

New post added at Gifted Grammy - Non-Negotiable Needs of Gifted Children and How to Meet Them

Non-Negotiable Needs of Gifted Children and How to Meet Them By Linda Siegwald “These are good for all children, but non-negotiable for gifted children.”-Linda Palles All children deserve to learn something new each day at school and to feel successful and excited about their progress. Gifted children are often two to three years ahead of their age-peers ...

New post added at Gifted Grammy - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Gifted Placement Testing

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Gifted Placement Testing What test was used to evaluate my child? A test of aptitude, such as the Cognitive Abilities Test, is used to identify students for gifted services. It measures a student’s ability to reason using words, numbers, and shapes/patterns. It does not measure content the student has learned, so it is