Working with G/T YouthVery few counselors have training that allows them to understand the fine nuances of giftedness and how those traits can influence a gifted individual's behaviors and thoughts. Many times, high-ability children are misdiagnosed with a variety of mental health concerns. Academic underachievement, perfectionism,
emotional intensity, and certain types of depression are a few of the areas that are directly influenced by giftedness. Gifted children and adolescents are frequently misidentified with some diagnoses, including ADD/ADHD, autism, OCD and more. Emily can help to sort through your concerns and determine the best course of action for your child. Emily has worked with the gifted population as a teacher and counselor since 2003 and is one of only a few counselors specializing in providing counseling and therapy for gifted children in the St. Charles, O'Fallon, St. Peters, Wentzville, and St. Louis area. |
Local ResourcesGifted Association of Missouri (GAM)
Statewide organization dedicated to advocating for and providing community education about gifted/talented individuals. Gifted Resource Council (GRC) A not-for-profit education agency serving the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Its purpose is to bring together the resources of the community, the schools, and parents to help bright and talented children reach their potential. St. Charles Gifted Support Network (GSN) Provides opportunities for parents to network and learn about their gifted child's needs and experiences for gifted children to interact with like-minded peers. St. Louis Association of Gifted (SAGE) SAGE is a nonprofit organization whose primary focus is to provide information and support for parents, educators, students, psychologists, and others interested in developing the talents of high-potential children. |
Recommended Reading
A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children by James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, Edward R. Amend and Arlene R. DeVries
Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings by Christine Fonseca
Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism by Diane M. Kennedy, Rebecca S. Banks and Temple Grandin
Letting Go of Perfect: Overcoming Perfectionism in Kids by Jill Adelson Ph.D. and Hope Wilson Ph.D.
Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, and Other
Disorders by James T. Webb, Edward R. Amend, Nadia E. Webb and Jean Goerss
When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs by Jim Delisle Ph.D. and Judy Galbraith M.A.
Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings by Christine Fonseca
Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism by Diane M. Kennedy, Rebecca S. Banks and Temple Grandin
Letting Go of Perfect: Overcoming Perfectionism in Kids by Jill Adelson Ph.D. and Hope Wilson Ph.D.
Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, and Other
Disorders by James T. Webb, Edward R. Amend, Nadia E. Webb and Jean Goerss
When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs by Jim Delisle Ph.D. and Judy Galbraith M.A.