Of course, parents rarely know that their infant is gifted since most of the
traits of gifted children don't show up quite so early.
This is my story, but it is a story that could be told by parents
of gifted children in many different school districts.
One of the most important things for parents to understand is that the evidence for early entry and other types of
acceleration of gifted children is overwhelmingly positive.
Early
identification of gifted children (ages 3 years through 8 years) permits early intervention, which is as important for gifted children as for any other children with special needs.
• Provides resources, online and in - person, for families and
teachers of gifted children to help them meet the needs of these exceptional children.
Unique patterns of development can be observed within a
group of gifted children, and uneven development is frequently evident in the pattern of a single child.
Truth be told ~ in the last four years ~ I must have worked with over 100 parents
of gifted children ~ and the majority are kind ~ supportive ~ and positive.
Bottom Line: Experienced educators in this field may find some interesting articles here, but much of the content is aimed at those who are new to the
world of gifted children.
Depending on the
kind of gifted child you have, this statement should be taken with the appropriate dose of salt.
Without a federal law to protect the legal
rights of gifted children, the responsibility for such mandates rests with the states.
These descriptions of what might be
typical of a gifted child are meant to help parents understand what advanced language ability looks like.
As you get more comfortable with the general idea of nurturing the interests and
abilities of your gifted child, you can begin to plan some activities.
Another
challenge of gifted children is that their physical development may not be as advanced as their intellectual development, but is advancing as expected for their age.
Many parents
of gifted children wonder if their local school will be able to provide an appropriate education for their children.
Parents
of gifted children seek alternatives to public schools for one main reason: they want to give their child the best education possible.
State law usually defines the
types of gifted children who must or may be served with state funds, and the educational provisions allowable.
In addition, it is often difficult for traditional schools to support the needs
of gifted children due to budget constraints.
After a few more questions from parents and students of education, it was time for the afternoon session, a panel on the social emotional
development of gifted children.
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