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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 archived

Pretesting Effect: Do Unsuccessful Retrieval Attempt Enhance Learning? by Richland, Kornell, Kao 2009

Introversion: The often forgotten factor impacting the gifted by Jill Burruss and Lisa Kaenzig

A Consultative Approach for Working with Gifted Students based on "The 8 Great Gripes of Gifted Kids" from SENG

Using Books to meet the social and emotional needs of gifted students by Judith Halstead

Academic Talent Development and Equity in Gifted Education by Francoys Gagne

The social-emotional dimension of giftedness: The SENG support model by Rose Blackett and James Webb

Small Poppies: Highly Gifted Children in the Early Years by Miraca Gross

Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children by James Delisle

Motivating Gifted Underachievers by Carolyn Coil

Young Gifted Girls and Boys: Perspectives through the lens of gender by Libby Lee

Building Gifts into Talents by Francoys Gagne

Fixed and Growth Mindset graphic

Too TIred! Energy and Wellness in 2E Children by Marlo Thurman

No-one said it was easy: Challenges of Parenting Twice Exceptional Children by Linda Nueman

Activities to Enhance Auditory Processing by Linda Silverman

Underachievement and the Quest for Dignity by James Delisle

Improve your Gifted Classroom: 7 Ways in 7 Days by Ian Byrd

Top 10 Myths about Gifted Education  A short movie put together by students highlighting the myths that infuse gifted education

Gifted and Talented Policy of the Department of Education and Training in WA
Guidelines for the Gifted and Talented Policy
This policy is mandated for all government schools in Western Australia.

Derrin's Articles, Presentation Notes and Handouts

Follow the Leader  This article appeared in the NSW Gifted Association magazine GIFTED in July 2009

The Trouble with Gold Stars: Gifted Children's Thoughts on Motivation presented at the Asia Pacific Gifted Conference, Sydney 2010
References for the above presentation

Making a Difference: Passion and Big Picture Thinking presented at the 2009 World Conference in Vancouver, Canada
Handout for the above presentation

What Does a Gifted Child Look Like?
Albany 2010
While life might be simpler if giftedness were as obvious as a physical difference, there are signs to look out for and many are evident from an early age. This seminar will provide you with some background about giftedness, look at some common characteristics and myths as well as looking at the social and emotional development of gifted kids.

Advocating for Best Results: How to approach the school about your child
Albany 2010
The question of how to get the right opportunities for your child while keeping the school on side is one I am asked often. There are some key elements that allow you to advocate effectively and to work in partnership with the school. This seminar will cover what background you might need, what information to gather about your child to take to meetings and how to manage and keep track of things in the process of advocating. We will also look at how problems might arise as well as some of the things you might be advocating for.

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