An interview with Janet E. Davidson explores definitions and theories of giftedness, including Gardner, Sternberg, and Carroll; discusses intra/interpersonal intelligences, expertise, creativity, social responsibility, gender differences, barriers for gifted girls and recommendations like mentoring, resources, and research.
An interview summarizing Wenda Sheard’s presentation in Paris about the social and emotional characteristics of gifted children and similarities with third culture kids. She discusses alienation, flexibility, educational myths, influences and resources, and practical advice for parents and schools supporting gifted third culture children.
Interview covers how to distinguish gifted behaviors from pathology, typical gifted characteristics, risks like perfectionism and misdiagnosis, educational strategies, twice-exceptionality, suicide risk factors, and advice for selecting clinicians knowledgeable about giftedness to ensure proper assessment and interventions.
