Kelley Pujol Writes: Who is the gifted child? Who is the frustrated adult?

Frequently, our idea of a gifted child is an academic overachiever - perhaps a child who is mathematically gifted. But did you know that learning disabilities, such as ADD and dyslexia occur at a much higher rate among the gifted than among the general population? As you read the article below, you will notice that the character Neville Longbottom of the Harry Potter book series might be a much more common version of a gifted child than the more obvious choice of Hermione Granger.

As you know if you have read the Harry Potter book series, things turn out well for Neville despite his rough start. He finds teachers that understand his special needs - yes, I said special needs - because gifted children have special needs that must be addressed if they are not to grow up to be highly frustrated and underachieving adults.

Would you be surprised to learn that most gifted children don't grow up to be highly successful? There are so many more ways to be gifted than strictly academically - an infinite number. Maybe you were one of those gifted, enthusiastic kids that nobody got. Maybe you are now one of those frustrated adults who has a life that seems to have a life of its own - maybe you want to scream, "Turn this bus around!"

Okay, friend, my hand is on the brake. Let's figure out a way to get unfrustrated and unknot your life. Check out the article below, and we'll go from there.