Archive of posts with category 'Personal Stories & Interviews'

Coping with Diagnosis: Emotions of Learning Your Child Has a Disability

Addressing the complex emotions parents may face upon learning their child has a disability and offering strategies to navigate this new reality.

The Journey Through Adolescence for Gifted Teens

Insights on the unique challenges that gifted teenagers might face during adolescence and how parents and educators can provide support.

Gifted Adults Reflect: What I Wish I Knew Growing Up Gifted

Gifted adults share their experiences and insights, offering younger gifted individuals guidance and understanding of their unique traits and challenges.

In the Spotlight: Interview with a Gifted Education Advocate

An interview with a gifted education advocate who shares insights and experiences on working to improve educational opportunities for gifted children.

Boxing Day Reflections: Sharing Stories of Special & Gifted Education

A day for reflection and sharing personal success stories and challenges from the past year in the journey of special and gifted education.

Breaking Myths: The Reality of Raising a Gifted Child

Debunking common myths about giftedness and sharing the real challenges and experiences parents face when raising gifted children.

Spotlight on Success: Interview with a Special Education Innovator

An interview with an innovator in special education discussing new approaches and successful strategies for learning.

Spotlight Story: Overcoming Learning Disabilities

An inspiring interview with a family whose child has overcome learning disabilities to achieve academic success.

A Mother's Journey: Raising a 2e Child

A heartfelt personal story of the challenges and joys faced by a mother raising a twice-exceptional child.