Vanessa R. Wood – The Unique Barometers of the Highly & Profoundly Gifted
Multi-Dimensional, dynamic and free spirited. Giftedness embodies the whole self and can be discerned in all areas of development. This session examines the social, emotional, physical and cognitive and altruistic development of giftedness and the unique barometers evident, but sometimes hidden, in the highly and profoundly gifted. Key areas of discussions include Dabrowski’s Psychomotor, Sensual, Intellectual, Emotional Over-excitabilities, Misdiagnosis and Advocacy for the gifted child. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of the intrinsic characteristics, behaviors and motivations of the highly/profoundly gifted population, their unique development and educational needs and the importance of advocating for proper identification and support.