Most parents think their kids are special, but for some, their children are quite literally gifted – advanced beyond their peers, with an exceptional natural aptitude in one or more areas, whether that be academic, creative, social, or physical skills.

While being gifted sounds like, well, a gift – and it can be, in many ways – what is often less understood is the challenges involved and the level of support required for many gifted kids. A high intellect is a hallmark of giftedness, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that gifted kids will excel academically, for example.

“Two Federal Senate Inquiries in Australia (in 1988, and 2001) and a state inquiry in Victoria in 2021 have consistently found that over 50 per cent of gifted students are underachieving in our schools,” says Dr Katrina Ed

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