Category Archives: For Health Professionals

Where Does a Pediatric Doctor Fit in the Care of Gifted Children? Author: Marianne Kuzujanakis, M.D., M.P.H. Citation: First published in the SENGVine, October 2011 I wear two hats: One—as a pediatrician. The other—as a parent of a gifted child. To be honest, there are days when neither hat fits comfortably, if at all. There are [...]

Where Does a Pediatric Doctor Fit in the Care of Gifted Children? Author: Marianne Kuzujanakis, M.D., M.P.H. Citation: Online since October 2011 I wear two hats: One – as a pediatrician. The other – as a parent of a gifted child. To be honest, there are days when neither hat fits comfortably, if at all. [...]

Health Care Providers Know Little About Gifted Children Authors: Jean Goerss, M.D; Rick Clouse, M.D; and James Webb, Ph.D. Citation: From National Psychologist. 16(2), 12. Reprinted with permission.   Because giftedness is rare, professionals who help children are often unfamiliar with it. Parents must advocate for their child with each adult who interacts regularly with [...]

Nothing has ever been easy with David. Nothing. Ever. David is a nice kid. He is smart and quiet. He blends in well enough that not many people, including teachers, notice the learning difficulties he has. He does not usually draw attention to himself; he does not get into trouble; he gets by OK. David, [...]