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Cheryl Ackerman

Adult Giftedness
Cheryl Ackerman

Gifted Adults

This post surveys literature on gifted adults, noting that giftedness extends beyond eminent figures and can be unrecognized from childhood. It summarizes three SENG articles addressing development, challenges (emotional intensity, moral issues, social realities), characteristics, and practical strategies for nurturing adult giftedness and coping skills.

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Cheryl Ackerman September 14, 2011
Adult Giftedness
Cheryl Ackerman

Diversity in Giftedness

The article argues gifted individuals are diverse and cautions against generalizations. It explains the ‘splitter’ versus ‘lumper’ perspective for examining individual characteristics and points readers to the SENG website for resources on topics such as giftedness levels, adolescence, introversion, intensity, attention deficits, depression, and adults.

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Cheryl Ackerman September 13, 2011