This is a general introduction of the high-level issues associated with identifying and counseling gifted youth. The essay will accompany the exam and evaluation form.
Author(s): Steven I. Pfeiffer, Ph.D., ABPP
This is a general introduction of the high-level issues associated with identifying and counseling gifted youth.
Upon reading this essay you will:
- Understand definitional issues which contribute to the misunderstanding of the gifted.
- Obtain information on prevalence estimates for the gifted.
- Learn about the most common characteristics of the gifted.
- Gain an understanding about the twice exceptional — the gifted with a mental health disorder.
- Learn about the most common parental concerns and questions asked of professionals about their gifted child.
The essay will accompany the exam and evaluation form.
CEs: 1
Accredited by: American Psychological Association
Exam details: 6 true/false questions
Publication details: The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Vol. 48; Number 8; August 2009.
The Gifted: Clinical Challenges for Child Psychiatry
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Continuing Education Home Study Courses
Home Study Courses completed at your own pace wil better prepare you to serve the gifted community. This SENG Home Study Course has been developed from leading resources on aspects of giftedness.
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- Successful completion of course is achieved by correctly obtaining 80% or higher on exam.
- Individuals who score lower than 80% on the first attempt may retake the exam.
- The documentation of CE Credit will be provided via email. In order to receive credit you must return the completed exam and evaluation form. A printable CE Certificate will be attached to confirmation of passing grade.
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