SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Supporting the social & emotional needs of the gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional since 1981.| SENG
Supporting the social & emotional needs of the gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional since 1981.| SENG
As a mother raising a gifted child, living the excitement and the stress right alongside him, we are a SENG family ourselves. With over a decade of experience in college admissions counseling and as a former Harvard College interviewer, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming this journey can be, even for the most capable students and involved families.| SENG
Gifted children often exhibit more sensory sensitivity to their environment and react with heightened emotional and behavioral responses than do children of average intelligence. Though these responses may lessen over time or individuals learn how to compensate for and accommodate sensory "overload", it is reasonable to say that most gifted people experience increased and ongoing sensory sensitivity throughout their lifespan.| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
This article is intended to educate parents/guardians and educators with history, statistical data, and best practices that can be shared with gifted children pertaining to what LGBTQ+ children and adolescents face in schools even though their children might not be LGBTQ+. Hosting discussions related to the following history and statistics serve to encourage our gifted children/adolescent youth to support this oppressed group.| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
For many valid reasons, there has been an increased focus on socio-emotional learning (SEL) among students, especially since COVID-19. Accompanying issues pertaining to the pandemic, students are contending with more bullying overall, and more racism when it comes to students of color. As scholars deeply devoted to DEI– diversity, equity, and inclusion – we urge educators to be intentional about considering culture and cultural differences in all aspects of teaching, evaluating, and cou...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Each of us experiences the world through a unique lens. Sometimes we feel free to share our inner world; other times, we hesitate, waiting for a “better time” that may never come. As I reflect on my own journey, one thread has remained constant: the deep need for safe spaces to process the relationship between my inner experience and the outer world.| SENG
Imagine being able to grasp complex quantum physics concepts while struggling to tie your shoelaces. Or having the ability to compose brilliant symphonies in your head but being unable to write them down due to dysgraphia. This is the reality for twice-exceptional (2e) children – children who are both intellectually gifted and face learning differences.| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
The journey of a 2e autistic teen is rarely a straight line. Their intellectual gifts might shine brightly in one area, while a specific learning difference creates significant hurdles in another. This asynchronous development is a key facet we must consider. It’s not enough to simply acknowledge their giftedness or solely focus on their challenges. We need to see the whole picture, recognizing the interplay between these seemingly disparate aspects of their being.| SENG
By Denise Michele Hicks, EdS PMP On February 25, 2025, I had the extraordinary...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Автор: Катерина О’Ніл У вересні 2024 року я вперше брала участь у групі підтримки батьків, організованій SENG. Розставання з іншими...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Translators: Takako Oishi, Anna Mizunuma, Rumi Ihara Japan-US Association for Gifted Education (JAGE) 著：アンドレア・ブルーセラ・フィネガン...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Parenting a gifted or twice exceptional (2e) child is a unique and rewarding journey, but it can also be filled with unexpected challenges.| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
SENG Community Groups have evolved to support additional groups like educators, professionals, and ‘my crowd’ - gifted adults.| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Translation and Article By: Yekaterina (Katrina) O’Neil В сентябре 2024 года я первый раз принимала участие в группе поддержки...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Translation By: Maureen Montanía La educación para niños con altas capacidades no se va a solucionar sola. No importa cuántas personas...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
By Nisia Patalan Welcome to 2025! As we launch into a new year, the SENG Board is...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Translation By: Maureen Montanía En septiembre de 2024, participé por primera vez en un grupo de apoyo para padres a través de SENG. Al...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Forging a school-home team involves establishing a strong, collaborative relationship between educators and families...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
By Adam Laningham As we reach the end of another year, I am filled with immense...| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Duality between the cognitive and non-cognitive traits can be particularly pronounced in gifted students.| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Parent Support Groups & their importance| SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
