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Association for Bright Children (ABC) London Chapter

Association for Bright Children (ABC) London Chapter. Association Presentation by: Dina Quigg to SEAC September 15, 2011. Giftedness = Asynchronous Development Uneven Development Intellectually, Emotionally, Physically.

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Association for Bright Children (ABC) London Chapter

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  1. Association for Bright Children (ABC) London Chapter Association Presentation by: Dina Quigg to SEAC September 15, 2011

  2. Giftedness = Asynchronous Development • Uneven Development Intellectually, Emotionally, Physically. • Dabrowski’s “Over Excitabilities” – a stimulus response that makes gifted kids extremely sensitive in a variety of ways (Psychological/Central Nervous) • -Psychomotor…moves, talks, active! • -Sensual…cut the label out, powerful reaction to sensory, aesthetic • -Imaginational… dreamers, poets • -Intellectual…logical imperative, complex reasoning, brain teasers • -Emotional…very sad/very happy, need for deep connections (OE most susceptible to depression)

  3. “2 Standard Deviations from the Norm” • Domain Competence • – Not always smart or “good” at everything! • Family Genetics • -Sibs within 5-10 I.Q. points of each other • -First born boys most identified • -Girls lose out! Few behavior issues, fly under the radar. • Elitism? No way! • -“There are a lot more gifted poor kids out there than there are gifted wealthy kids.” • -Giftedness is colour-blind, crosses cultural and socio-economic lines. • Neuroplasticity – Use it or lose it.

  4. Some Characteristics of Gifted Children…. • Rapid acquisition of information - often 8 times faster than age mates • excellent memory • Despise repetitive/rote tasks • Learning must have relevance to them • Very self-aware and highly critical • Perfectionism, intensity, sensitivity -“internal amp at 11” • Tend to be Spatial/Visual learners • Sense of social justice – question authority • Will pursue interests with passion to the exclusion of other obligations • 60% Introverted, compared to 30% of general pop. • Many are referred as behavior problems and not seen as gifted by parents or teachers. • Dual exceptionalities and visual spatial learners get smarter as they get older. • Many underachieve – 25% drop out. A disproportionate number incarcerated.

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