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Gifted Teens

Gifted teens, along with normal adolescent milestones, have their own set of special needs. Socialization and self actualization are just two problems that can be magnified in gifted teens. Here are some resources that will help parents of gifted adolescents grow into successful adults.

College Planning for Gifted and Talented Youth

Located on About.com's Gifted Teen's site, this article contains quite a bit of necessary information for parents of gift children who would like to attend college.

Effects of Perceptions in Gifted Adolescents

This article examines the literature on giftedness and problems of gifted adolescents. It first provides a short description of what giftedness is and how it manifests in this lifestage.

Helping Gifted Students with Stress Management

Gifted teens often produce more stress by placing pressure on themselves or taking on the pressure given by teachers and parents. Here is how to help your gifted teen deal with this type of stress.

IQ-to-Grade Conversion Chart

The chart shows the learning expectancy level. It is used by special education departments, from Gifted World.

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