Great insight, MumOfThree.
It is my understanding that developing a body of professionals
well versed in the relevance of giftedness to life issues was a large part of the reasoning and motivation behind the founding of
SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted), back in the 1980s.
Before his
passing, SENG founder James T. Webb co-authored several books for professionals and for parents, including:
- Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, and Other Disorders
- Searching for Meaning: Idealism, Bright Minds, Disillusionment, and Hope
- A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children
Unfortunately, even after 40 years, there are still relatively few providers which specialize in giftedness:
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[b][i]SENG list of providers[/i][/b],
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[b][i]Hoagies' list of Psychologists[/i][/b],
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Hoagies' Gifted Education Page on [b][i]Counseling the Gifted[/i][/b].
The Davidson Database provides an article by James T. Webb, PhD, on "
Tips for Parents: Selecting the Right Counselor or Therapist for your Gifted Child."
Hopefully, sustained efforts to raise awareness will continue to increase the number of professionals specializing in gifted.
