Become a Member

Author: Thomas M. Buescher and Sharon Higham

Picture of Thomas M. Buescher and Sharon Higham

Thomas M. Buescher and Sharon Higham

Thomas M. Buescher, child and adolescent therapist in Camden, ME, is editor of Understanding Gifted and Talented Adolescents, and Research Scholar, Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University. Sharon Higham, formerly Associate Director of Programs, Center for Talented Youth (CTY), Johns Hopkins University, is currently a Fulbright Scholar researching programs for gifted students in Poland.
Social & Emotional Development
Thomas M. Buescher and Sharon Higham

Helping Adolescents Adjust to Giftedness

Discusses social-emotional challenges and coping strategies of gifted adolescents (ages 11–15), including issues like impostor feelings, perfectionism, reduced risk-taking, competing expectations, impatience, and premature identity formation. Summarizes student-suggested coping strategies and notes influences such as age, sex, and participation in gifted programs.

Read More »
Thomas M. Buescher and Sharon Higham September 15, 2011