Consider the following story as it relates to this topic. About a month ago, we got a call from Stephanie’s school and were extremely happy when we were told she might be a candidate for enrolling in an alternate program for gifted children. It was a lot of information to take in, but they basically said she has the qualities... Read More
“My daughter excelled throughout first grade, completing all of her work early and then looked for more to do. I was concerned that she wasn’t challenged enough, though. She is so well-behaved that I’m worried now that her teacher may not notice that she’s bored.” “On the last day of school, my son’s teacher told me how impressed she was... Read More
Consider the following story as it relates to this piece. Jenny, our next-door neighbor, recently told us that her son started therapy even though he’s only 9 years old! He’s apparently been extremely stressed with some of his schoolwork to the point where he began developing some anxiety. When I found out, I couldn’t believe it! I mean, how can... Read More
Consider the following story as it relates to this week’s piece. Last week, my husband and I were called into our daughter’s school. We knew, going in, that she wasn’t in trouble. After all, she’s the type of girl who cares a lot about grades, impressing her teachers and avoiding any type of conflict. We met with her school principal.... Read More
As a parent of a gifted child, do you sometimes feel as if their school lacks the resources that your child needs to be successful? This is why Tampa Florida psychologists agree it’s so important to understand what “giftedness” truly means. Following the right steps can be a factor in helping your child reach his/her true potential and understanding what... Read More
Consider the following story as it relates to this week’s piece. Over the past year or so, I’ve noticed my son, David, acting differently from other kids his age – and not in a bad way! He speaks in a way and takes an interest in things that seem advanced for him. For example, he loves going to the toy... Read More
Grade skipping Tampa has become a very controversial subject for gifted students. The public schools advocate that all children are taught at grade level and that alternative approaches to enriching the gifted student are preferable to advancing them to the next grade. Generally, it is preferable to provide new learning opportunities for your child at the appropriate level of developmental... Read More
The following are the State definitions of "Gifted" in Florida: (1) Gifted. One who has superior intellectual development and is capable of high performance. (2) Criteria for eligibility. A student is eligible for special instructional programs for the gifted if the student meets the criteria under paragraph (2)(a) or (b) of this rule. (a) The student demonstrates: Need for a... Read More
In my practice I am frequently asked about gifted testing or AGP testing in Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas County. One of the questions I am often asked is, “How can I ensure my child achieves their highest possible score on the Gifted Assessment?” It is true that IQ scores especially among younger children can vary as they mature. Variability within... Read More
Recent studies have found that 84% of time in classroom settings is spent on activities where the entire class participates as a group. In other words, as little as 16% of time in your child’s day at school is spent receiving individualized attention catering to their specific level in any subject. That being said, the importance of gifted testing (gifted... Read More