Author: Kari DeMarco

Kari DeMarco

Kari DeMarco has taught for 22 years at all ages and ability levels, specializing in gifted education. She is president of WAETAG, coordinator for Wenatchee School District’s K-12 gifted programs, offers professional development and consultation, and is a foster parent and mother of three.

100 Words of Wisdom

Author recounts common criticisms of her twice-exceptional son — labeled underperforming or not listening — and explains that he is gifted with ADHD. IQ testing revealed very high verbal ability but low working memory and processing speed; medication doesn’t eliminate ADHD. She urges acceptance and appropriate support.

Kari DeMarco October 21, 2014