Mar 4, 2014 | Assessments, Education, Giftedness, Parenting
Even though I work with children and families as a professional psychologist, I am first and foremost a father to three children. My experiences in raising them has informed my work greatly. Some people may not know that and for this very reason, I decided to share an...
May 13, 2013 | Assessments, Counseling, Education, Parenting
This article first appeared on the Dyslexic Advantage website, a charitable organization founded by Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide, and dedicated to helping those with dyslexia thrive. By Dan Peters, PhD Sitting at the New York/Newark airport, I feel compelled to write....
Jan 15, 2013 | Assessments, Education, Giftedness, Parenting
This article originally appeared in the January 2013 issue of A Word from Gifted Homeschoolers Forum. By Dan Peters, Ph.D. Twice-exceptional individuals are both gifted (show advanced abilities) and also have significant learning or processing delays, as well as...
Dec 19, 2012 | Creativity, Education, Parenting
Everyone has creative potential! Yes, that’s right. We are all born with the innate capacity for creative activity. Just think of young children ages two to five. They explore, question, wonder, experiment, test, investigate, combine, separate, dramatize,...
Jul 13, 2012 | Assessments, Counseling, Education, Giftedness, Parenting
Why is my child so complex? This is a question I am often asked by parents of gifted children during a consultation appointment. The initial answer is simple – gifted children often have several different ability levels occurring at the same time. They may be...