Surf these sites: "Normal" Is A Setting On A Clothes Dryer -- The next time you find yourself wishing you or your gifted child could be "normal" -- think on these definitions. Look upon "normality" as a state of being where you are moving towards achieving that which you are capable of at this point in your life cycle. Britesparks -- A site for families and teachers of gifted children with special needs. This site attempts to provide a community atmosphere with on-site resources, documents, children''s area, educational resources, links to international organisations, message boards for children and parents. Child Development -- Growing Up Gifted & Normal Dabrowski''s Overexcitabilities -- Dabrowski''s Overexcitabilities - A Layman''s Explanation by Stephanie Tolan ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) -- access to FAQ on gifted education from the ERIC database Nurturing Giftedness In Young Children -- Some gifted children entering kindergarten have acquired academic skills far beyond those of their age mates. Such children master the academic content of kindergarten when they are 3 years old. However, their physical and social development may be similar to that of other 5-year-olds, making an accelerated placement a mismatch as well... Screening for Special Diagnoses. -- ED389965 30 Jan 95 ERIC Digest. Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children -- A list of Selected Readings For Educators
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