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What are the unique
social-emotional
needs of gifted
students?
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Join us for a free workshop this fall with clinical psychologist Dr. Ed Amend to learn about the needs of gifted youth.
October 15 & 16
Knicely Conference Center
2355 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY
Register Free
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The Social and Emotional Aspects of Growing Up Gifted
Evening session: October 15, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Central Time
This session will include an overview of the social and emotional development of gifted children, emphasizing what has been learned from research. There are many myths that do not reflect the true realities of gifted children, and this presentation will focus
on the special needs associated with growing up gifted. Gifted children generally develop in an asynchronous or uneven pattern, with, for example, intellectual development typically outpacing emotional growth. This asynchrony and other characteristics, such
as overexcitabilities and perfectionism, can lead to difficulties in a gifted individual’s adjustment. Dr. Amend will review the social and emotional aspects of growing up gifted and provide practical advice for parents and educators.
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Addressing the Affective Needs of Gifted Learners
All-day workshop: October 16, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Central Time
This session will include an overview of the social and emotional development of gifted children, emphasizing what has been learned from research. There are many myths that do not reflect the true realities of gifted children, and this presentation will focus
on the special needs associated with growing up gifted. Gifted children generally develop in an asynchronous or uneven pattern, with, for example, intellectual development typically outpacing emotional growth. This asynchrony and other characteristics, such
as overexcitabilities and perfectionism, can lead to difficulties in a gifted individual’s adjustment. Dr. Amend will review the social and emotional aspects of growing up gifted and provide practical advice for parents and educators.
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Dr. Edward Amend is a clinical psychologist focusing on the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted and talented youth, adults, and their families.
He has worked in both private practice and community mental health settings, as well as in consulting positions with clinics, hospitals, schools and other organizations. Dr. Amend is co-author of two award-winning books:
A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children and Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, Depression and Other Disorders. He currently practices in Lexington, Kentucky.
The 2015 Berta Excellence in Education Workshop is offered at no cost to participants thanks to a generous gift from Kathleen and Vince Berta.
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Presented by:
 The
Center for Gifted Studies
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