Reducing Risk for Misdiagnosis of Gifted Children

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"Giftedness is 'asynchronous development' in which advanced cognitive abilities and heightened intensity combine to create inner experiences and awareness that are qualitatively different from the norm. This asynchrony increases with higher intellectual capacity. The uniqueness of the gifted renders them particularly vulnerable and requires modifications in parenting, teaching, and counseling in order for them to develop optimally."

Our education system, especially No Child Left Behind, is likely to squash a lot of gifted talent because it demands conformity.

I wonder how giftedness presents itself in adults? What are traits we'd see in (clinically) gifted adults that become developers? And do we need to treat these individuals differently to allow them to achieve to their potential? Sorry, more questions than answers.

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