Questions About “Gifted” Children?
Posted: September 17th, 2008 by Michele Borba
Dr. Michele Borba will be appearing on NBC’s TODAY show on September 24th. She is interested in hearing your questions about on the topic of “gifted” children and gifted programs in schools. Do you have questions like:
How do I know if my child is gifted?
How should I treat my gifted child?
My child’s friends are in the gifted program, but he/she is not. What should I do?
Should I even consider putting my child in a gifted program?
Will being in gifted program help or hinder my child in the future?
How can I make sure I’m utilizing my child’s ability to the fullest?
Leave your questions in a comment below and Michele may answer them live on the air on September 24th!
Hi Dr.Borba,
I have a 16-year-old daughter, who has been tested and labeled as highly gifted. She has trouble “turning off her mind” at night, and therefore, she gets way too little sleep. Is this common among gifted children, and what can or should be done about it?
Thank you!
Cathy
Cathy
24 Sep 08 at 6:27 am
Hi Dr Borba,
The public school we attend only has a program where the gifted children are taken out of their regular classroom for a couple of hours a week. Usually missing Art, Music, Computer etc. Is it worth it?
Thanks
Debbie
Debbie
24 Sep 08 at 7:25 am