The GCABC has prepared a selection of videos on giftedness. The opinions presented represent the speakers’ own ideas and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the GCABC board.
What I learned as an Ex-Gifted Kid – Caroline Cannistra.
Many gifted education experts have doubts about letting gifted students start college several years early. In this talk, you will hear Caroline’s experience entering a college environment at age 13. You’ll hear about her successes and failures, the way she interacts with the professional and academic world, and what she is learning now as an ex-gifted adult.
Gifted, creative and highly sensitive children- Heidi Hass Gable.
Many of our most vulnerable learners are those “gifted” kids who know they just don’t “fit it. They are more sensitive to the world around them and the reactions we see in them can teach us what our education system needs to be, believe, include and stop.
Why gifted may not be what you think – Michelle Barmaze.
The speaker discusses some of the hardships that are typically seen with gifted children such as concepts like Dabrowski’s Overexciteabilities and Asynchronized development.
Signs of High IQ Kids and Gifted Children – Dr Frank Lawlis
Dr. Frank Lawlis, Supervising Testing Director for American Mensa, will tell us the signs your child could be gifted.
The Unique Inner Lives of Gifted Children – Linda Silverman
Gifted children develop more asynchronously than others, and often feel unable to relate to age-mates. When they are forced into a mold that doesn’t fit, they begin to experience their differences as deficits. We will explore the emotional needs and social realities of gifted children and discuss ways to nurture their full development.
GIFTED CHILDREN. What to Look For? Why You Should Know? – René Islas
René Islas, executive director for the National Association of Gifted Children, will tell us the common characteristics and special needs of gifted children. In this interview you will learn: What is a gifted child? When can children be identified as gifted? Can gifted children thrive in public school settings? Is giftedness something you are born with or can it be cultivated? Tips you can use at home to help your child reach for their personal best and what are the resources provided by NAGC?
My Child is Academically Advanced. Now What? – Amy Lynne Shelton
It can be rewarding to discover that your child is academically advanced, but it can also be overwhelming to determine what to do next. Amy Lynne Shelton, PhD, Executive Director of the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University, shares with families how they can empower themselves to support and advocate for their advanced learner.
GCABC Legacy Videos
Several local professionals have spent their careers supporting the needs of gifted children. In these videos, they share some of their wisdom with us.
Legacy Project, Part I – Dr. Lannie Kanevsky describes the Possibilities for Learning Survey as a tool for understanding gifted children.
Legacy Project, Part II – Lynn Chartres of Choice School for Gifted Children describes a resource that she would recommend to caregivers of gifted children.
Legacy Project, Part III – Maureen McDermid explores the book Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis, by Dr. James T. Webb, as a resources for understanding gifted children.
Legacy Project, Part IV – Dr. Joan Pinkus discusses gifted assessment.