Tuesday 9^th February 7-8.30pm Bright Child or Gifted? Does the Difference Matter? Educators and parents alike wonder if they’re providing the best for their students and children. What do our children need in order to flourish, and how do we tailor what we give each to meet their needs? Dr Ruf is a high-intelligence specialist who has developed tools and strategies to discover the strengths, weaknesses, talents and interests in our children, so that we adults can arrange their environment to bring out and nurture the best in all of them. Dr Ruf will outline the levels of intelligence and highlight the spectrum of giftedness in children. Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UWA. Bookings should be made through UWA Extension  Tickets are $29.

Tuesday 16^th February 7-8.30pm How Schools Teach the Smartest Kids to be Underachievers. Why do so many smart people not fulfill their promise? Dr Deborah Ruf is the author of the award-winning book, “Five Levels of Gifted” (formerly titled “Losing our Minds: Gifted Children Left Behind”). The book presents test data of a large sample of children classified into five levels of giftedness based on behaviours and development milestones. In this presentation, Ruf will use the levels of giftedness, test data and years of professional experience to explain why so many smart people do not fulfill their potential and how this might be avoided. Presentation to be held at Moerlina School, 16 Brockway Road Mount Claremont. Bookings available through Josephine Muir jomuir@injaz.com.au or 0419 847 590. Tickets are $29. Online payment to Josephine Muir BSB 036063 Accnt No. 240022 Include your name in the transaction and email jomuir@injaz.com.au with the receipt details.

Monday 15^th February 7-8.30pm Keys to Successfully Parenting the Highly Gifted Child. What is a highly gifted child? How can you even know if your child is highly gifted? Do you have what it takes to nurture your child's special and unique talents? What's the best way to effectively approach and work with your child's school? Dr. Ruf will answer these questions and others you bring up yourselves during this parenting session. Presentation to be held at Milligan House, Bunbury. Bookings available through Josephine Muir jomuir@injaz.com.au or 0419 847 590. Tickets are $29. Online payment to Josephine Muir BSB 036063 Accnt No. 240022 Include your name in the transaction and email jomuir@injaz.com.au with the receipt details.