Problems are best prevented by involving parents when children are young. Parents particularly must understand characteristics that may make gifted children seem different or difficult. Educate and Involve Health-Care and Other Professionals. Concentrated efforts should be made to involve such professionals in state and local meetings and in continuing education programs concerning gifted children. Use Educational Flexibility.
Gifted children require different and more flexible educational experiences.
When the children come from multicultural or low-income families, educational flexibility and reaching out may be particularly necessary. These options are based on competence and demonstrated ability, rather than on arbitrary age groupings. Establish Parent Discussion Groups. Parents of gifted children typically have few opportunities to talk with other parents of gifted children. Growing up gifted.