SENGinar: Strategies to Support Gifted Children & How Trauma Impacts Them

Gifted children   suffer their own kind of trauma as they cope with being different and fitting   into society’s expectations. Having a world not understand them and how they   acquire knowledge can have a profound impact on a child. These children are   also likely to suffer from other conventional traumas; however, their   unique stressors place them at a unique risk. This presentation will   highlight what these children may be experiencing, and provide strategies to   help support them as we continue to learn more through brain research.

About the Presenter:

Adam Laningham has   over 20 years of experience in the field of education. He is the Manager of   Gifted & Advanced Academics for a large, diverse school district in the   Phoenix area providing a wide range of services to over 5,000 gifted   identified students. Adam was recognized as the 2014 Arizona Gifted Teacher   of the Year, he has taught at several schools, multiple grade levels and run   numerous gifted programs. Adam currently serves on the Board of Directors for   the Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented, is the Arizona SENG   Liaison, an international speaker, consultant, and published author.