Links to Gifted and Talented websites for parents and caregivers
Groups involved in gifted and talented support and education:www.giftedchildren.org.nz
www.canterburyexplorers.org.nz
Tall Poppies is a national magazine aimed at gifted children and their families
www.giftedchildren.org.nz/national/tallpoppies.php
Experts agree it is important to identify a gifted
child to help them achieve their full potential. Parents and schools can help
identify a child who shows signs of giftedness or special talent.
If
you think your child may have a special ability and they attend an early
childhood centre, talk to their teacher. They
can advise you about what to do next and provide contact details of those who
can help if more support or information is needed.
You
could also contact the New Zealand Association for Gifted Children. The organisation supports gifted students and
their families through a range of services, and their regional branches
organise outings, activities and talks for students and parents. They have a
library of books on giftedness, which are available for members to borrow. An
online forum on their site provides a place where parents can discuss some of
the issues they face in parenting a gifted child.
Related reading
Author
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Davidson Institute
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Forschmiedt, J (2003)
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James Alvino & Associates (1995)
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Kaplan, L (1990)
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Kearney, K (2010)
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Ministry of Education
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Ministry of Education
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Neihart & Betts (2010)
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Rogers, K B (retrieved 2012)
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Silverman, L (2007)
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Trenwith, B (2011)
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Warshaw, M (2002)
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Webb, J (1994)
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Webb, J & Latimer, D (1993)
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