SEN Event: The Gifted Child (Online)

This is an online event for the teaching community, taking place on Zoom. A link to the Zoom will be shared at the time of registration.

Topic for April SEN Event: The Gifted Child 

Giftedness is an often under-recognized and under-diagnosed neuro-diverse condition in children and young persons. 

Gifted children refer to those who have exceptional abilities, talents, or potential in one or more areas, including academic, artistic, musical, or physical areas. These children tend to have advanced cognitive and intellectual abilities, learn at a faster pace, and possess a high level of curiosity and creativity. An important task for educators is to recognize and understand gifted children so that they can meet the unique needs for neuro-diverse learners. 

Educators attending this online event will learn: 

• Giftedness as a neuro-diverse condition
• The strengths and learning needs of gifted individuals
• How to identify giftedness in school-aged children
• The process of diagnosing a child as being gifted
• Clinically effective strategies and accommodations to support gifted students

Co Facilitated By:

Preetha Madhavan, Clinical Psychologist

Kirsten Nefdt, Clinical Psychologist