Who is Gifted?

Defining the issue "Every gift contains a danger. Whatever gift we have, we are compelled to express. And if the expression of that gift is blocked, distorted, or merely allowed to languish, then the gift turns against us, and we suffer" from Johnson, 1993, p15 Once you start reading you will discover there are a range of 'definitions' of giftedness. Schools in Western Australia (and … more...
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In this section of the website you will be able to learn more about giftedness and a number of different aspects of life with the gifted. If you have made it this far, the chances are you know a gifted person, or perhaps, are gifted yourself. You may also have a sense that life with giftedness is not straight forward. Parenting gifted children can be like riding a roller coaster, with terrific … Find out more...
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A number of resources can be purchased from Thinking Ahead. Use the links at the right to read more about each title and to locate the order form or select the Buy Now button to purchase online and pay using Paypal. … more...
Consultations

Due to my work and travel commitments in the first half of 2013, there will be no consultation appointments available until at least June 2013. In the meantime, please refer to the information in … more....
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Here you will find articles, presentation and other information which can be downloaded. New items are added at the top of the page and older ones are periodically moved to the relevant Learn More … more....
Events

Derrin will be presenting for the Developmental Disability Commission of WA on May 31 and June 14, 2013. She was recently in Adelaide on March 12 for GTCASA presenting to teachers and … more....





