Social and emotional needs

The emotional and personality development, learning to navigate social interactions, and acquiring social skills are intertwined with the cognitive giftedness of individuals. Hence, it's crucial to consider their needs and potentials.

• Emotional and social development of cognitively gifted children
  How do cognitively gifted toddlers, preschoolers, and children develop in terms of emotions, friendships, and social skills compared to typically gifted children?

• Cognitively gifted and something more?
  Twice-exceptional Students with characteristics of giftedness and characteristics of learning or behavioral problems are referred to as twice exceptional. They are often not recognized in the classroom or may receive an incorrect diagnosis.

• Career guidance for gifted individuals
  A missing element in the personal development of most gifted (young) adults is tailored study and career guidance. Some know very early on what they want to become, but others seem to be good at everything and don't know what to choose.

• Gender differences in cognitive giftedness
  Gender stereotyping by teachers influences the identification and educational adjustments of gifted girls. What do we know from the literature regarding gender differences in cognitively gifted children and adults?

• Suicide among gifted youth
  Although depression, social isolation, and suicidal thoughts are no more prevalent among (highly) gifted youth compared to typically gifted youth, there are certain aspects associated with giftedness that are important in dealing with young people exhibiting this vulnerability.