...the book was focusing on emotionally very sensitive children, which I would see as one of the characteristics of giftedness.
Yes, this is indeed a characteristic of many gifted kids. Back in the day, lists of behavioral characteristics (such as those compiled at
#3 of this roundup) were often used to identify those likely to be gifted, either at an age when they were considered too young for tests to be reliable and/or when schools did not routinely assess or screen all pupils with standardized test instruments (now typically beginning in 3rd grade).
the mechanism she is describing might be relevant for every child.
Good observation. The educational field has moved away from a focus on serving the unique needs of gifted pupils... to focus on inclusion, collectivism, "all children are gifted," and may be applying concepts more broadly to all children.
... the SENG field?
Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted, SENG website links:
- About:
https://www.sengifted.org/about- Resources/Library:
https://www.sengifted.org/senglibrary- Founding:
https://www.sengifted.org/post/seng-s-25th-anniversary-conference-reflections-on-seng-s-historyThe founder,
Dr. James T. Webb, has authored several books about intellectually gifted children. Several of his thoughts to parents about raising & guiding gifted kids may resonate with you.