Episode 30: Beneath the Surface of Giftedness

There is more to giftedness than just intelligence. Dr. James Delisle joins us on episode 30 to talk about what’s beneath the surface of giftedness, and how parents, counselors, and teachers can dig a little to find out what makes gifted kids tick.

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About the guest - James Delisle, PhD, was a professor of education at Kent State University (Ohio) for 25 years and was selected by faculty and students there as a "Distinguished Professor", the University's most prestigious teaching award.

Jim has worked on behalf of gifted children and teens for nearly four decades. The author of hundreds of articles and 17 books that have been published in multiple languages, he continues to consult with schools worldwide in an effort to increase awareness of the needs of gifted children and adults. For the past several years, Jim has worked part time with highly gifted 9th and 10th graders at the Scholars' Academy in Conway, South Carolina.

Dr. Delisle’s latest book is called Understanding Your Gifted Child From the Inside Out.

Links of interest - Prufrock author bio, Twitter, Understanding Your Gifted Child