Linda Silverman has been highly regarded as an authority in gifted education for over thirty years. This site is a user-friendly resource for both professionals and parents. She has exceptional expertise on affective (social-emotional) issues as well as extensive experience working with the visual-spatial learner.
Exceptionally comprehensive; This site is outstanding for finding the latest research on educating and parenting gifted children. The Gifted 101 section clearly covers all of the common concerns and definitions relating to gifted education. Great ideas, great resources! Hoagie is also the web mistress for Hollingworth Center for Highly Gifted Children
Linda K. Silverman, a respected authority in the field of gifted education, provides a detailed and practical article on gifted child development including recognizing very early signs of giftedness (with an excellent list of potential traits), being a responsive parent, and schooling for the gifted learner.
Solving the Mysterious Underachievement Problem - by Dr. Sylvia Rimm
Noted for her work with gifted underachievers, Rimm provides this article and an accompanying underachiever quiz on her website. She believes that “underachievement is epidemic and enters every classroom and many homes.” proportions. Many of Rimm’s other articles on gifted education and resources are also available.
