Gifted and Talented Children - the Emotional Path to Success
Bright, sensitive, competitive kids and those recognised as gifted and talented can face a series of emotional challenges as they grow up. Their own high expectations and those of parents or teachers...
View ArticleAutism Spectrum Disorder, Giftedness and Social & Emotional Development:...
In this interview with Dr Cheryl Dissanayake, founder and director of the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, there is valuable guidance on parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr...
View ArticleSmart But Scattered: Part 1 of Interview with authors Dick Guare and Peg Dawson
In Part 1 of this interview Yvette Vignando interviews authors of 'Smart But Scattered' about how parents can recognise the need for and help their child develop higher level 'executive' skills such...
View ArticleSmart But Scattered: Part 2 of Interview with authors Dick Guare and Peg Dawson
In Part 2 of this interview Yvette Vignando interviews authors of 'Smart But Scattered' about how parents can work with their children on emotional control, especially once their children are...
View ArticleEmotional Intelligence and Gifted Children - Stop the Stereotypes
Yvette Vignando talks about research that indicates giftedness is not necessarily associated with low levels of Emotional Intelligence, or social problems. Is there a bigger issue? Do parents,...
View ArticleAre Gifted Children More or Less Emotionally Intelligent?
Sorry, I can't answer the question posed in the title of this post. I'm fairly sure that the question can't really be answered at all. And the more research I read about this issue, the more convinced...
View ArticleShould I Send My Child to an Opportunity Class?
All government schools in Australia have a responsibility to identify gifted and talented children and provide opportunities to optimise their education. But right now in New South Wales, many public...
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