The document discusses giftedness and talented youth. It defines giftedness as asynchronous development where advanced cognitive abilities and heightened intensity result in inner experiences and awareness that are qualitatively different from the norm. This asynchrony increases with higher intellectual capacity. It notes gifted youth exhibit special intellectual, creative, leadership or academic skills and require modifications to parenting, teaching and counseling to develop optimally given their unique needs and vulnerabilities.
The document discusses giftedness and talented youth. It defines giftedness as asynchronous development where advanced cognitive abilities and heightened intensity result in inner experiences and awareness that are qualitatively different from the norm. This asynchrony increases with higher intellectual capacity. It notes gifted youth exhibit special intellectual, creative, leadership or academic skills and require modifications to parenting, teaching and counseling to develop optimally given their unique needs and vulnerabilities.