WHAT IS GUT HEALTH?
You’ve been wandering around online, reading about ways to help your kids and you’ve come across the term “gut health” – often in articles about brain function and mental ability. Maybe you’re wondering what the connection is between gut and brain? Recent advances have shown that the efficient functioning of the gut has a direct […]
Christmas Toys Worth Giving
Part 1 – Promoting Social Interaction and Confidence How many times have you given a costly or complicated toy to a child who either: a) got more value out of the packaging; or b) ended up with a tear stained face and some bits of broken plastic; or c) tried really hard but just couldn’t […]
The Importance of Working Memory
Is this you? – Do you forget where you left your keys, but clearly remember incidents from your childhood? – Do you go to the supermarket, even go to the right aisle and then forget what you need? – Do you start a sentence and forget what you were going to say? – Do you […]
Stress Management
Stress is a normal part of living , we need it. It can be productive in that it can increase our alertness, focus and provide energy to repond to the challenge of the situation. It can also have a negative impact on our ability to copy. The following articles give you some insights into the […]
Past Newsletters
April 2013 July 2011 May 2013 June July 2013
Articles
Too Tired! Energy and Wellness for 2E Children by Marlo Payne Thurman Myths About the Gifted by Dr Linda K. Silverman Unique Need Unique Response Catering for Highly to Exceptionally Gifted Children by Helen Dudeney Relocation or RePlacement Grade skipping or acceleration by Helen Dudeney
Introversion
Introversion : Tips for Parents by Sharon Lind Introversion Introversion: The often forgotten factor impacting the gifted by Burruss & Kaenzig
Assessment Articles
Frequently Asked Question What should I consider when deciding whether to have my child undertake an IQ assessment? Quotes re IQ IQ assessment and academic achievement Sample Report Content The attached document gives you an idea of what is covered by our comprehensive assessment and report. GLD Checklist Giftedness Checklist Gifted Underachievers Purdue Gifted Scales […]
Identification Checklists
Twice Exceptional or GLD
Twice-exceptional learners are students who give evidence of the potential for high achievement capability in areas such as specific academics; general intellectual ability; creativity; leadership; AND/OR visual, spatial, or performing arts AND also give evidence of one or more disabilities as defined by federal or state eligibility criteria such as specific learning disabilities; speech and […]