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Category: Intelligence
Education & Homeschooling
June Han

Easing the Affordability to a Custom College-Admissions Journey for Gifted Learners

This post describes an affordable, AI-augmented college-admissions counseling service designed for gifted students and SENG families. It outlines accessible, year-round guidance replacing costly private coaches, six focus areas (academics, extracurriculars, honors, financial aid, college lists, applications), and an invitation to try discounted support.

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June Han August 4, 2025
Education & Homeschooling
seng_derek

Understanding Socio-Emotional Learning Through a Cultural Lens: A Focus on Racial Identity Development

This article argues educators should integrate culture into socio-emotional learning (SEL) to support racial identity development for students of color. It defines self-esteem, self-concept, and racial identity, reviews Nigresence Theory, and offers recommendations such as bibliotherapy, mentoring, and culturally responsive training.

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seng_derek May 7, 2025
Adult Giftedness
Lin Lim, Ph.D.

Creating Space for Acceptance and Growth

The author reflects on the importance of creating safe, supportive spaces for mental health and growth, describing how such environments foster belonging, resilience, and agency. She offers practical prompts and small actions to cultivate and sustain safe spaces for oneself and others, emphasizing shared responsibility.

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Lin Lim, Ph.D. May 7, 2025
Education & Homeschooling
Dr. Gayle Bentley

Navigating the Diverse Paths of Twice-Exceptional Autistic Teenagers

Author reflects on supporting twice-exceptional autistic teenagers, emphasizing asynchronous development, individualized timelines, and centering students’ goals. She advocates collaborative planning, fostering self-advocacy, and flexible transitions—such as community college pathways—to build independence while honoring each student’s aspirations.

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Dr. Gayle Bentley April 14, 2025
Counselors & Counseling
Ilse Gevaert

Bridging Two Worlds: A Guide to Supporting Twice-Exceptional Children

Twice-exceptional children combine high intelligence with learning differences and are often misunderstood. This guide outlines misconceptions, brain differences, and distinctive strengths, then offers practical strategies—strength-based learning, assistive technology, emotional support, breaks, and community—to help 2e students bridge challenges and reach their potential.

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Ilse Gevaert April 14, 2025
Communication
Andrea Brucella Finnegan, M.S. Ed.

ギフテッド児と２E児のレジリエンスの源

This article discusses sources of resilience for gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) children, highlighting three key elements: at least one supportive adult, opportunities to build autonomy, and strength-based education that fosters hope and optimism. It offers practical advice for parents and caregivers to support development.

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Andrea Brucella Finnegan, M.S. Ed. March 12, 2025
Adult Giftedness
Rianne van de Ven

Supporting and Strengthening Gifted Communities

The author describes becoming a certified SENG Community Group facilitator and participating in international sessions with gifted adults and professionals. She plans to start groups in the Netherlands and train staff to expand SCG facilitators, encouraging others to organize local groups for peer support and community strengthening.

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Rianne van de Ven February 12, 2025
Education & Homeschooling
Lin Lim, Ph.D.

Radical Acceleration: Adding to Your Human-Centered Parenting Toolbox

The author describes using radical acceleration—placing students three or more years ahead—as a human-centered tool to find community and support for a profoundly gifted daughter. She emphasizes using acceleration as a bridge, monitoring social-emotional development, balancing skill acquisition, and applying a roughly 15% error rate to optimize learning.

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Lin Lim, Ph.D. August 20, 2024
Education & Homeschooling
Lin Lim, Ph.D.

SENG Director’s Corner: Crossroads

The author reflects on concluding a SENG board term, reviewing past achievements and 2023 innovations, and outlines inclusive programs and collaborations. She invites participation in SENG Community Groups and upcoming outreach initiatives, emphasizing community, belonging, and continued collective support for gifted individuals.

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Lin Lim, Ph.D. December 11, 2023
Adult Giftedness
Ellen D. Fiedler & Noks Nauta

Bore-out: A Challenge for Unchallenged Gifted (young) Adults.

Gifted individuals are vulnerable to bore-out — chronic understimulation leading to exhaustion, depression and disengagement. The article contrasts burnout and bore-out, reviews measurement and research, presents case studies across life stages, and offers practical recommendations for gifted people and supervisors to recognize and prevent boredom.

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Ellen D. Fiedler & Noks Nauta March 17, 2020