Gifted Children and their Families
- 1 January 2000
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Family Journal
- Vol. 8 (1) , 58-60
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480700081008
Abstract
Gifted children and their families may be considered a population with unique needs. In this column, the characteristics of gifted children and the impact of giftedness on the family are presented. Family therapists are encouraged to examine their own attitudes toward giftedness and to enhance their sensitivity in working with gifted families.Keywords
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