Gifted, Talented, and Exceptional Learners: Unique Brains,
Unique Challenges, Unique Needs
Meeting Sponsored by
Parents for Gifted Education (PGE) and coordinated with
RPS205 Renaissance Gifted and Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Gifted Programs
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Special Speaker: Andy Mahoney, MS, LCPC
Andy is a nationally recognized expert and pioneer in the field of counseling the gifted and talented. His expertise spans nearly 30 years as a counselor, family therapist and trainer of mental health professionals.
Presentation and Small Discussion Groups
Auburn High School Library
5110 Auburn Street
Rockford, IL 61101
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Gifted Characteristics
Overexcitabilities & Sensitivities
2e: the underlying challenges and what parents can do to help
Did you think raising a gifted child would be easy?
Have you ever wondered how to help your overexcited child find time to relax?
Have you heard of the term twice- exceptional (2e)?
Does your child do their homework, only to lose homework before turning it in? Or, does your child work on homework but is reluctant to turn in homework that is not perfect?
Do you think your child is lazy, disorganized, hyper-focused, or one who “can’t focus at all”?
Has your child been diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or Asperger’s Syndrome?
See www.pge205.org for more details.