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Can Gifted Children Be Misdiagnosed?
Has your gifted child been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, ODD, or a different disorder? Make sure that the diagnosis is correct before acting on it. The misdiagnosis of gifted children can be catastrophic, and yet it happens all the time.

Published by Keren Perles (13,061 pts ) on Nov 17, 2009 to
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The Advantages of Homeschooling Gifted Children
Making the decision to homeschool a child is not always easy, especially if your child is gifted. Learning the advantages of homeschooling gifted children can help you decide if this is the right option for your gifted child.

Published by stacy1172 (733 pts ) on Jul 12, 2009 to
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Gifted Children and Creativity
Gifted children possess an ability of creativity. But it is important to nurture the giftedness of creativity by providing appropriate interaction and motivation. Teachers should pay individual attention for each gifted child to develop creativity according to his/her special needs.

Published by rosy (3,036 pts ) on Jul 10, 2009 to
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Social Issues that Gifted Students Face in School
Gifted children face many social issues in school, from peer pressure to bullying. By learning about these issues, you can learn how to help your gifted child deal with them appropriately.

Published by stacy1172 (733 pts ) on Jun 21, 2009 to
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Twice Exceptional Students: Gifted Children with Disabilities
Twice exceptional students are those who have been classified by the school system as both gifted and disabled. These students require accommodations that will foster their strengths while improving upon their weaknesses. Here are some ways to recognize and assist a twice exceptional child:

Published by WritingBug (3,838 pts ) on May 29, 2009 to
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Teaching Strategies for Gifted Children
Teaching gifted children is a challenge for teachers. It is important to structure a learning environment for gifted children. Teachers can nurture the special abilities of gifted children by adopting suitable teaching strategies.

Published by rosy (3,036 pts ) on May 15, 2009 to
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The Formal Identification of Gifted Children
Gifted children have intellectual abilities that extend beyond the normal developmental range for their age group. It is beneficial for gifted children to be formally identified as such so that they can receive the appropriate supports from the educational system. This process is outlined below.

Published by WritingBug (3,838 pts ) on Apr 19, 2009 to
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Enrichment Programs for Gifted Children
Children with greater intelligence and creativity may fall under the category of gifted children. Enrichment is a way to broaden the scope and vision of gifted children. Enrichment refers to the activities that fall outside the regular curriculum.

Published by rosy (3,036 pts ) on Apr 8, 2009 to
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Recess – An Important Aspect in the Growth of Gifted Children
“All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” In the days of my childhood, whenever I wanted to spend more than the allotted time to play, I used to reiterate the above saying loudly into the ears of my mother to make her allow me more play time.

Published by SeemaAdnani (3,541 pts ) on Mar 13, 2009 to
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Asynchronous Development and Gifted Children
One defining feature of gifted children is their marked asynchronous development. This feature is very important to detect, as it helps teachers, parents, and other caregivers to set realistic expectations and to provide appropriate individualized educational plans for gifted children.

Published by S.A. Coggins (1,230 pts ) on Mar 5, 2009 to
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