What kind of gifted child do you have?
The tables below summarize the key characteristics of five major gifted profiles, according to Karen Rogers, author of Re-Forming Gifted Education. Intellectual Ability
Pre-Schoolers
Ages 6+
Ages 6+
Twice exceptional ( 2E ) students: Smart students with school problems
Twice exceptional children are both gifted and present with a learning disability. Being identified as gifted and having a disability at the same
Pre-Schoolers
Ages 6+
Alternative seating for ADHD students
Sitting down and paying attention in class is one of the major areas of concern in ADHD population. These kids are known to
Toddlers
Pre-Schoolers
Ages 6+
5 fun games for kids to improve concentration and focus
Edible – inedible Ask the child to catch a ball if they hear you say something edible and let the ball drop if
Pre-Schoolers
Ages 6+
Are slime toys totally safe for children?
Slime and putty are popular viscous and squeeze toys. While playing, children have intensive dermal contact with these materials. In addition, oral exposure
Babies
Sounds that 4-month-olds prefer
It is known as motherese, baby talk, or Infant Directed Speech (IDS). It contains simple, short utterances Uses high-pitch voice Has exaggerated intonations
Toddlers
Pre-Schoolers
Visual attention in infancy as predictor of autism in toddlerhood
Individuals with autism often present with a narrow focus of attention and interest, as well as acute perception for details. Unlike neurotypical individuals,
Pregnancy
Folate deficiency in pregnancy linked to autism spectrum
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impaired social function, abnormal communication and repetitive or unusual behavior. Estimated rates of autism
Pre-Schoolers
How to react to $%#!@ in your child’s language.
For most parents it is quite shocking to hear their 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-year old copy and use strong adult language. The
Newborns
Babies
Toddlers
Pre-Schoolers
Ages 6+
Diagnosis and Management of Concussions in Children
According to American Academy of Neurology, concussion is a biomechanically induced clinical syndrome related to alterations in brain function. The injury can be