Gifted/Creative/LD Resources

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Resources Gifted & Creative Youth

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Topic include Austium Spectrum, remedation, books, campus, spirituality Gifted Conferences http://orion.neiu.edu/~ourgift/

Gifted Associations Canadian www.gcabc.ca http://www.lowermainlandgifted.ca/ http://www3.telus.net/giftedcanada/page2.html http://www.lowermainlandgifted.ca/default.htm http://www.ucalgary.ca/~gifteduc/index.html U.S. http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/ http://www.ditdservices.org/ - Davidson Institute’s (Services and Scholarships www.geniusdenied.com http://gtworld.org/gtspeclist.html http://www.nagc.org/ http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/ http://www.ericec.org/ http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt.html http://www.bctf.bc.ca/PSAs/AEGTCCBC/index2.html Global http://www.worldgifted.ca/index.html http://www.worldgifted.ca/ed_mentoring.html Gifted & Creative Services Australia Pty Ltd 20 Kestrel Court, Carrum Downs, Victoria 3201 Phone (03) 9786 4772 Wonderful articles on many topics www.giftedservices.com.au Gifted Blog http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/on-line_support.htm http://giftedexchange.blogspot.com/ Gifted Blog for Students http://giftedexchange.blogspot.com/ Guide for Parents and Educators Links http://www.beingsmart.ca/ http://www.tip.duke.edu/resources/duke_gifted_letter/ http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/front_strategies.html !

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation http://www.sitesforteachers.com/index.html About.com Gifted http://giftedkids.about.com/ Characteristics of Gifted Children Definitions of Gifted What is a Gifted Child?

For Gifted Adults http://www.canada.mensa.org/ http://www.kreimeier-smith.de/giftedadults.htm Highly Gifted/Profoundly Gifted Sue Jackson – (604) 531-0200 – White Rock Daimon Institute for the Highly Gifted Davidson Institute for Talent Development, http://www.ditd.org/ Hollingworth Center for Highly Gifted Children, http://www.hollingworth.org/ http://www.cec.sped.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=2300&TEMPLATE=/CM/ ContentDisplay.cfm http://www.pagiftededucation.info/resources.php http://www.hollingworth.org/ http://www.ditd.org/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415314917/103-4829930-6167823?v=glance&n=283155 http://www.stephanietolan.com/is_it_a_cheetah.htm http://www.stephanietolan.com/helping.htm Gifted Online Accelerated Learning (GOAL) (University of Missouri), http://www.giftedstudy.com/ goal_index.htm Online coursework.

Global SchoolNet Foundation, http://www.gsh.org/GSH/index.html International online education.

Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), http://www.ohva.org/ Online education alternatives

About ASSESSMENT Gifted Children with Disabilities Identification of giftedness in students who are disabled is problematic. The customary identification methods -- standardized tests and observational checklists -- are inadequate, without major modification.

Standard lists of characteristics of gifted students may be inadequate for unmasking hidden potential in children who have disabilities. Children whose hearing is impaired, for example, cannot respond to oral directions, and they may also lack the vocabulary, which reflects the complexity of their thoughts.

Children whose speech or language is impaired cannot respond to tests requiring verbal responses.

Children whose vision is impaired may be unable to respond to certain performance measures, and !

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation although their vocabulary may be quite advanced, they may not understand the full meaning of the words they use (e.g., color words). Children with learning disabilities may use high-level vocabulary in speaking but be unable to express themselves in writing, or vice versa. In addition, limited life experiences due to impaired mobility may artificially lower scores (Whitmore & Maker, 1985). Since the population of gifted/disabled students is difficult to locate, they seldom are included in standardized test norming groups, adding to the problems of comparison.

In addition, gifted children with disabilities often use their intelligence to try to circumvent the disability.

This may cause both exceptionalities to appear less extreme: the disability may appear less severe because the child is using the intellect to cope, while the efforts expended in that area may hinder other expressions of giftedness.

For any parent who are experiencing learning difficulties/differences with their child we strongly recommend the book “The Mislabeled Child” by Brock Eide, MD MA and Fernette Eide, MD. It demystifies and simplifies the issues and solutions.

About.com Gifted Learning Differently & Difficulties Difficulties Identifying Dual Exceptionalities Characteristics of Gifted Children with Specific Disabilities Characteristics of Gifted and ADHD http://www.uniquelygifted.org/ http://www.ldac-taac.ca/ http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/ http://www.2enewsletter.com http://ericec.org/digests/e574. hthttp://www.bctf.bc.ca/PSAs/AEGTCCBC/conferences/Reports/GE96/GE 96.htmlml http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/eric/e479.html /www.ldonline.org http://www.nichcy.org/ http://www.ldpride.net/ http://www.kurzweiledu.com/proof.asp http://www.inspiration.com/store/main/index.cfm?fuseaction=kids.support http://www.aegus1.org/ - Association for Underachievers http://www.aegus1.org/links.html http://www.allkindsofminds.org/ Difficulties Identifying Dual Exceptionalities Characteristics of Gifted Children with Specific Disabilities

Gifted students with disabilities must be provided with appropriate challenges. The personal and societal costs of not developing their potential cannot be overstated.

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Gifted Students with Visual Impairment – More then 20/20

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Fast rate of learning Superior memory Superior verbal communication skills and vocabulary Advanced problem-solving skills Creative production or thought that may progress more slowly than sighted students in some academic areas Ease in learning Braille Great persistence Motivation to know Sometimes slower rate of cognitive development than sighted students Excellent ability to concentrate (Whitmore & Maker, 1985)

Gifted Students with Physical Disabilities – Fine and Gross Motor Handwriting/Sensory seeking or avoiding/Low muscle tone • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Development of compensatory skills Creativity in finding alternate ways of communicating and accomplishing tasks Impressive store of knowledge Advanced academic skills Superior memory Exceptional problem-solving skills Rapid grasp of ideas Ability to set and strive for long-term goals Greater maturity than age mates Good sense of humor Persistence, patience Motivation to achieve Curiosity, insight Self-criticism and perfectionism Cognitive development that may not be based on direct experience Possible difficulty with abstractions Possible limited achievement due to pace of work (Cline, 1999; Whitmore & Maker, 1985; Willard-Holt, 1994)

Gifted Students with Hearing Impairments (Can look like ADD) Processing Speed/Listening Skills/ Hearing phonetically/ tonally/differencing back and for ground and noise

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High reasoning ability Superior performance in school Wide range of interests Nontraditional ways of getting information Use of problem-solving skills in everyday situations Possibly on grade level Delays in concept attainment Self starters Good sense of humor Enjoyment of manipulating environment Intuition Ingenuity in solving problems Symbolic language abilities (different symbol system) (Cline, 1999; Whitmore & Maker, 1985)

Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities – or Creative?

Can often be the more creative types as they live more in the “right side of their brain”.

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High abstract reasoning ability Good mathematical reasoning ability Keen visual memory, spatial skills Advanced vocabulary Sophisticated sense of humor Imaginative and creative Insightful Exceptional ability in geometry, science, arts, music Good problem-finding and -solving skills Difficulty with memorization, computation, phonics, and/or spelling Distractibility and/or disorganization Super sensitivity Perfectionism Grasp of metaphors, analogies, satire Comprehension of complex systems Unreasonable self expectations Often, failure to complete assignments Difficulties with sequential tasks Wide variety of interests (Baum, Owen, & Dixon, 1991; Silverman, 1989)

Characteristics of Gifted Students Who Are Bored • • !

Poor attention and daydreaming when bored Low tolerance for persistence on tasks that seem irrelevant

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Begin many projects, see few to completion Development of judgment lags behind intellectual growth Intensity may lead to power struggles with authorities High activity level; may need less sleep Difficulty restraining desire to talk; may be disruptive Question rules, customs, and traditions Lose work, forget homework, are disorganized May appear careless Highly sensitive to criticism Do not exhibit problem behaviors in all situations More consistent levels of performance at a fairly consistent pace

Characteristics of Students with ADHD • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Poorly sustained attention Diminished persistence on tasks not having immediate consequences Often shift from one uncompleted activity to another Impulsivity, poor delay of gratification Impaired adherence to commands to regulate or inhibit behavior in social contexts More active, restless than other children Often talk excessively Often interrupt or intrude on others (e.g., butt into games) Difficulty adhering to rules and regulations Often lose things necessary for tasks or activities at home or school May appear inattentive to details Highly sensitive to criticism Take risks Problem behaviors exist in all settings, but in some are more severe Variability in task performance and time used to accomplish tasks.

(Barkley, 1990; Cline, 1999; Webb & Latimer, 1993)

Questions to Ask in Differentiating between Giftedness and ADHD • • • • • •

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Could the behaviors be responses to inappropriate placement, insufficient challenge, or lack of intellectual peers?

Is the child able to concentrate when interested in the activity?

Have any curricular modifications been made in an attempt to change inappropriate behaviors?

Has the child been interviewed? What are his/her feelings about the behaviors?

Does the child feel out of control? Do the parents perceive the child as being out of control?

Do the behaviors occur at certain times of the day, during certain activities, with certain teachers or in certain environments

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation About.com Guide to ADD & ADHD Diagnosis of ADD/ADHD ADHD and Giftedness Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Inattention in Children With ADHD Hyperactivity-Impulsivity In ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADD/ADHD in Preschool and Toddlers Book “ The DaVinci Method http://www.davincimethod.com/? utm_source=MailingListADDSecrets&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=QuestionsAnswered1 Learning Disabilities are often misdiagnosed Twice Exceptional = Gifted Learning Disable, Creatively, or Differently

Remediation My favorite book that gives clarity for parents, in layman’s terms, is the “The Mislabeled Child” by Brodk Eide MD, MA and Fernette Eide, MD There are 13 chapters that are specific to various topics with learning differences and disabilities. It provides strategies and solutions to issues related to attention, dyslexia, dysraphia, giftedness, short term and long term memory and processing issues and so much more!

As the past director of Silbury, what I saw too often was undetected basic issue that can be remediated and/or enhanced. With assessments for gifted LD look to see if there are processing speed issues, or if there are visual, decoding, and coding issues.

Why processing speed? Because it’s how fast the brain can process, or take in information, it’s the hardware of your brain , like a computer. How quickly it process can tell you how fast your child can input information. Anything below a 60%, will give a child BIG issues in a classroom. Their “computer” will go “offline” when it cannot process any more information – sound like ADD? Daydreamer? It’s not about stimulation (drugs), its about see how you can get the brain to have a system up-grade. The EIDE's would also say that often the more genius the slower the processing is in the early years because they are making more connections.

There is also memory: Working Memory = Short term memory for what you need to remember from one instruction to the other, like remembering a phone number. How many digits can you remember. .

Long Term Memory = Events

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation Vision - Developmental Optometrist Vision is WAY more then 20/20 Links to read about vision and learning issues http://www.children-special-needs.org/parenting/learning_disabilities.html http://www.panoramaoptometry.com/links/

Auditory/Speech Processing (Processing Speed, Decoding, background noise and sensitivities) Sound IdEARS http://uniquelygifted.org/speech.htm - Apraxia/Dyspraxia En-listen® Tomatis (for more info see www.tomatis-group.com)

Sensory Integration/Occupational Therapist Sensory Integration Dysfunction involves difficulty in processing or organizing the flow of sensory information that gives us information about our bodies and the world around us. This causes an individual to feel confusion, overwhelming or have poor planning. Sensory – labels in clothes, overwhelmed by smells, lights, touch etc.

Suggestions you can do at home Therapy Balls Proprioceptive (Examples) • Monkey Bars • Ladders • Ankle & Wrist Weights Fidget Toys (Examples) • Rubber Bands • Play Dough • Silly Putty Visual Perception (Examples) • Puzzles • Maps • Easels

Fine Motor (Examples) • Lego • Manipulation toys Eye-Hand Coordination • Tennis Racquets • Badminton Racquets Balance and Coordination • Scooters • Tricycles • Bikes Indoor/Outdoor Swing Sets Trampoline or Small re-bounder

http://brighttots.com/sensory_integration.html How does your engine run? The Alert Program for Self Regulation Therapy Works, Inc. Albuquerque, NM (505) 897-3478

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The HANDLE Institute Judith Bluestone Seattle WA www.handle.org

SVETLANA MASGUTOVA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Check website for upcoming workshops-http://www.masgutovamethod.com/method.htm The Masgutova Method of Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration - MNRI ™ is based on unique training directed toward the restoration of neurodevelopment and the integration of primary movements, reflexes, coordination systems, and skills for the optimal functioning, development, and learning. The Masgutova Method is oriented on the stimulation of reflex patterns in order to awaken natural, genetic motor resources, self-regenerating strength of motor memory and sensory-motor coherence. This achievement innately carries the implication of the fulfillment of all potentials within movement abilities and learning skills.

The Mission of the Masgutova Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration – MNRI ™ Method is to give children and adults reliable knowledge and safe tools for the use of natural, genetic motor resources to facilitate successful neuro-sensory-motor development and joyful learning.

Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration is oriented in: • The use of new knowledge in the field of neuro-sensory-motor integration for the analysis and organization of movement system development (levels, stages, mechanism, processes, strategies and structure) • The creation of programs of integration of primary movement systems with higher controlled movement patterns.

• Integration of early primary movement systems (reflexes, rhythmic movements, natural coordination systems and skills) • Integration of Dynamic and Postural Infant Reflexes • Integration of Lifelong Reflexes and Reactions in Movement Development • Motor-sensory and sensory-motor integration enhancement • The creation of programs on MNRI™ and movement development programs for children and adults with challenges of: • • • • • •

Motor Development Deficit ADD, ADHD Emotional instability Cerebral Palsy Learning disabilities, deep dyslexia Intellectual Delay

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation Others http://www.masgutovamethod.com/institute.htm http://www.masgutovamethod.com/clinics.htm www.childwithchallenges.com

Suggestions: Slow rhythmical rocking, Massage, Exercise, Chewing, Aromatherapy, Jumping on trampoline, Dimmed lights, Quiet Environment, Headphones For a comforting space: child’s bedroom, small tent, corner of room include sensory tools and comforting ideas.

Book Suggestions Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments The Our-of-Sync Child –Book & Video 101 Activities for Kids in tight Spaces

Sensory Integration Product www.southpawenterprises.com - 1-800-228-1698 motion products, tactile products www.integrationscatalogue.com (sensory integration suppliers) www.ocsc.com/hoagies/overex.htm www.aabilitations.com - aromatherapy, oral-motor products, tactile products, fine motor manipulatives, pencil grips www.sensorycomfort.com clothing, bedding products, noise protection, relaxation Recommended websites for SI kids www.theideabox.com www.sensorycomfort.com www.pfot.com www.pdppro.com www.sinetwork.org www.missroben.com www.weightedvests.com www.beyondplay.com www.otideas.com

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www.oep.org www.sensoryint.com www.bindependent.com www.westmusic.com www.creativetheropystory.com www.us-games.com www.therapyshoppe.com

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation Diet, Nutrition and Allergies Your Miracle Brain by Jean Carpenter

Social Skills Non-Violent Communications – Raj Gill – Children and Parents Workshops www.nonviolent.com Anxiety www.knowledgenetwork.ca/takecare www.youthinbc.com http://www.adaa.org/ http://www.encourageconnection.com/ http://panicdisorder.about.com/ http://www.socialphobia.org/ Book Suggestion “Putting Out the Fire of Fear” by Sharon Promislow Written output - Handwriting Issues Handwriting issues can be caused by vision, processing speed issues, decoding issues or muscle motor memory…look at your assessment for key words that show up.

Articles and links http://www.longleaf.net/ggrow/WriteVisual/WriteVisual.html http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/writing/writing.html: http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?id=923&loc=27 www.aabilitations.com -, fine motor manipulatives, pencil grips Products http://gtworld.org/gtspeclist.html Meccanno sets to work on Fine Motor Skills Calligraphy

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation Purchase Dragon Speaking, and Alpha - Voice Recognition (Software) rick@secrest.ca Writing without Tears The Amazing Writing Machines – (Software)…fill in the blanks Also: keyboarding, dictation, scribing and tape recording. http://www.visualspatial.org/exceptional_children.htm http://www.resourceroom.net/readspell/dysgraphia.asp http://www.epsbooks.com/dynamic/catalog/series.asp?seriesonly=2561M http://www.hwtears.com/shopping/

Keyboarding programs http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/technology/product_list/keyboarding_skills.htl Article: www3.net/giftedcanada/wrtout.PDF http://www.longleaf.net/ggrow/WriteVisual/Table1.html#anchor448429 http://eeepc.asus.com/global/news11212007.htm (is a ASUS news release -- quite complimentary of the product) http://event.asus.com/eeepc/microsites/en/index.htm --- the company's flashy site for the product

Dyslexia http://dyslexicadvantage.ning.com/ www.dyslexia.com - and the book – “The Gift of Dyslexia” by Ronald D. Davis Ordering clay – www.kleanklay.com www.idabc.com www.stepintoophonics.com www.reachlearningcenter.com http://www.dyslexiaassociation.ca/ http://uniquelygifted.org/dyslexia.htm http://interdys.org/ http://www.schwablearning.org/ www.braingym.org\

ADD/Creativity Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD is a psychological term currently applied to anyone who meets the DSM IV diagnostic criteria for inattention. A wide variety of factors, ranging from auditory, vision, head injuries to allergies can be the cause. http://borntoexplore.org/addexp~1.htm - sensitivity Jill Bolte Tayors – Must See - About the Brain and the two hemispheres http://www.ted.com/talks/ jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html !

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www.edutopia.org/sir-ken-robinson-creativity-video

"Creative" or "Creatively Gifted" are labels applied to people who exhibit a high levels of creativity, either through obvious talent (e.g. painting) or by testing. The Torrance Test is often used for testing creativity. Creative people often have high IQs, but not all test in the Gifted range.

The Edison Trait: Dynamos, Discovers and Dreamers - Book Divergent thinking is a creative style of thinking.

Creative Problem Solving DestiNationImagination, http://destinationimagination.org/ Problem-solving skill development.

Future Problem Solving Program, http://fpsp.org/ and http://ohiofps.org/ Develops critical-thinking skills Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), http://www.hots.org/ Odyssey of the Mind, http://www.odyssey.org/ About.com Guide to ADD Diagnosis of ADD/ADHD ADHD and Giftedness

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ADHD About.com - Articles Characteristics of Gifted and ADHD Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Inattention in Children With ADHD Hyperactivity-Impulsivity In ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADD/ADHD in Preschool and Toddlers Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Inattention in Children With ADHD Hyperactivity-Impulsivity In ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADD/ADHD in Preschool and Toddlers

Association of Underachieving Students http://www.aegus1.org/ Other http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/music.shtm http://www.k-state.edu/smartbooks/Lesson001.html http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/materials/MathFun.htm Spelling/Reading and links http://www.resourceroom.net/readspell/index.asp http://www.dyscalculia.org/ http://www.infmind.com/what/programFeatures.asp?sl=tp&ssl=pf http://www.e-speedreading.com/ http://www.readingrockets.org/newsletters http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html

Arthur Benjamin does "Mathemagic "http://www.ted.com/talks/arthur_benjamin_does_mathemagic.html

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Math Gifted or LD issues Dyscalculia Understanding http://eideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/understanding-dyscalculia-math-learning.html? utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fhyhm+%28Eide+Neurolearning+Blog %29 DYSCALCULIA SYMPTOMS http://www.dyscalculia.org/diagnosis.html

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Inconsistent results in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Poor mental math ability. Poor with money and credit. Cannot do financial planning or budgeting. Checkbooks not balanced. Short term, not long term financial thinking. Fails to see big financial picture. May have fear of money and cash transactions. May be unable to mentally figure change due back, the amounts to pay for tips, taxes, etc.

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When writing, reading and recalling numbers, these common mistakes occur: Number additions, substitutions, transpositions, omissions, and reversals.

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Inability to grasp and remember math concepts, rules, formulas, sequence (order of operations), and basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts.

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May be unable to comprehend or "picture" mechanical processes. Lacks "big picture/ whole picture" thinking. Poor ability to "visualize or picture" the location of the numbers on the face of a clock, the geographical locations of states, countries, oceans, streets, etc.

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May have difficulty grasping concepts of formal music education. Difficulty sight-reading music, learning fingering to play an instrument, etc.

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Difficulty keeping score during games, or difficulty remembering how to keep score in games, like bowling, etc. Often loses track of whose turn it is during games, like cards and board games. Limited strategic planning ability for games, like chess

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/math_skills/math-skills.html http://www.jumptutoring.org/right_content.htmlhttp://www.mathusee.com/ http://www.stuartjmurphy.com/ http://www.allkindsofminds.org/learningBaseCategory.aspx?categoryID=1 http://www.resourceroom.net/math/ http://www.dyscalculia.org/ http://www.triggermemorysystem.com/ Lindamood-Bell – The Sensory-cognitive Connection to Math On “Cloud Nine” Math Concrete to Imagery to Computation Suggestions Touch math, abacus, golden bead Montessori materials work better for teaching young visual spatial learners. They are better at retaining images then written words.

Tony Buzan’s books on teaching memory and sequencing skills also Mind Mapping.

Use humor, meaningful materials, discovery learning, rhythm, emotion interest, hands-on, visual presentations.

Aspersers Syndrome Cranial Sacral – Consider (works for some) Fish Oils – Works for some

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation www.uniquelygifted.org/ http://www.aspergers.com/ http://www.autism.org/ http://www.autism.tv/ http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ http://www.nldontheweb.org/ http://www.sbu.ac.ir/Autism/links en.htm http://www.autismlink.com/

Suggested Books http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/189076504X/uniquelygifted0a/103-1015792-5056648 Making the Brain Body Connection” by Sharon Promislow (Silbury Board Member) Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience Brain Gym Enhanced Learning and Integration Inc./Sharon Promislow – Integration and Learning Enhancement for Schools and Health departments. www.enhancedlearning.com www.braingym.org www.aspiresociety.org www.brains.org www.brainbuilder.com www.parentbooks.ca www.enhancelearning.ca www.brainconnection.com www.mindpowerforchildren.com www.dana.org (brain research)

Odin books – Mental Health Store Vancouver on Broadway (604) 739-8804 www.odinbooks.ca http://www.chadd.org/ http://www.uniquelygifted.org/ https://secure.myadhd.com/dreamaccount/index.php?aid=1007 http://addwarehouse.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/index.html attentionresearchupdate@helpforadd.com

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation About Testing & Assessments About Assessments http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/SBLM%20Media/sblm_intro.html http://www.ocsc.com/hoagies/gttstinf.htm http://assess.nelson.com/nelson/assess/group/gp-ccatp.html http://www.ditd.org/ ACT, http://www.act.org/ Official ACT and other assessment information.

Buros Institute, http://www.unl.edu/buros/ ERIC, (See ERIC, Hoagies and Educator's Reference Desk listings, above.)

FairTest, http://www.fairtest.org/index.htm LD Online, http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/assessment/tests_measurements.html Testing, the law, learning disabilities information.

SAT/College Board, http://www.collegeboard.org Official Scholastic Aptitude Test information.

Special Ed Advocate, http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/tests_measurements.html Stanford-Binet, http://members.aol.com/discanner/dontthrow.html Full essay on the test

Neurologist and Assessments Seattle, Washington (it’s worth the trip…the assessment is amazing, full of suggestions!!)

Fernette Eide MD, Brock Eide MD Understanding gifted and twice-exceptional learners Authors of “Mislabeled Child” www.mislabeledchild.com 425-742-2218 www.neurolearning.com Brain Development - Washington State, US Fernette and Brock Eide MD (Clinic, see blogs) http://www.neurolearning.com www.neuroscienceforkids.washington.edu/chudler Daniel G. Amen, M.D. (Clinic) CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, CHANGE YOUR BODY Book - Use Your Brain to Get and Keep the Body You Have Always Wanted Available at: http://www.amenclinics.com/store/ Dr. Joe Dispenza - http://www.drjoedispenza.com/ !

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation Book/DVD’s and Workshops www.dana.org (brain research) http://www.brainconnection.com/ Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment http://www.hyperbaric-care.com/index.htm http://www.hbotcanada.com/

Website for Mood Disorders http://www.thekeltyfoundation.org/depression-resources.htm

Alternative approaches • Seng – for the emotional needs of parents = http://www.sengifted.org/ Create a parent group • Kinesiology • HeartMath -Consider for developing coherence with the heart and mind http://www.heartmath.org/ • EFT • Art Therapy • Music Therapist • Transformational Breath Work • Sensory Therapy • En-listen or Tomatos (Auditory Process) • Brain Gym

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation Brain Gym Enhanced Learning and Integration Inc./Sharon Promislow – Integration and Learning Enhancement for Schools and Health departments. www.enhancedlearning.com www.braingym.org www.aspiresociety.org www.brains.org www.brainbuilder.com www.parentbooks.ca www.enhancelearning.ca www.brainconnection.com www.mindpowerforchildren.com www.dana.org (brain research)

Sociology, Psychology, Development Dabrowski’s Theory of Positive Disintegration - (sensorial over excitability) http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/dabrowski.htm http://www.gt-cybersource.org/Record.aspx?NavID=2_0&rid=11374 http://members.shaw.ca/positivedisintegration/ Multiple Intelligences http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/index.htm http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/socpsy.html Gifted Mensa http://www.chicago.us.mensa.org/kids/links.html http://www.extremeintellect.com/links.html http://www.geniusociety.com/pages/1/index.htm Child Genius Magazine http://www.internationalparentingassociation.org/index_cgm.html

Gifted and Spirituality Supporting - Souls Journey/Spiritual Awareness Development for Children to Adults White Rock Daimon Institute for the Highly Gifted Sue Jackson – (604) 531-0200 HeartMath - Consider for developing coherence with the heart and mind http://www.heartmath.org/ http://www.metagifted.org/ http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation Quotes of Albert Einstein on Spirituality www.simpletoremember.com/vitals/einstein.htm www.hoagiesgifted.org/spirituality.htm Spirituality and Religion www.stephanietolan.com/spirituality.htm - Spirituality and the Highly Gifted Adolescent www.vanguardspirituality.org/page.php?categ id+13 Spiritually Gifted Children Books

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Six Sense for Children The Wise Child; A Spiritual Guide to Nurturing Your Children’s Intuition Spirit Child – Tobin Hart The Secret Spiritual World of Children – Tobin Hart, Ph,D. Magical Child – Joseph Chilton Pearce http://www.religioustolerance.org/reledchil.htm The indigo children Spiritual Intelligence: What We Can Learn form the Early Awakening Child by Marsha

Camps for Gifted Teens Satori Camp – Washington State=http://www.satoricamp.org/ Teen Journey – Vancouver BC- http://www.teenjourney.org/ GIFTSnet – Film and Television School - http://www.giftsfilms.com/index.cfm?page_name=school__ Circus West- http://www.circuswest.com/_ U.S. Space & Rocket Center- http://www.spacecamp.com/ TheatreSports - Granville Island North American - Youth Connections-http://www.jhu.edu/gifted/index.html www.shad.ca

Creative Problem Solving DestiNation Imagination, http://destinationimagination.org/ Future Problem Solving Program, http://fpsp.org/ and http://ohiofps.org/ Develops critical-thinking skills Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), http://www.hots.org/ Odyssey of the Mind, http://www.odyssey.org/

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Book & Gifts Gifts for the Gifted – Toys, Books, Software, Magazines, Movies Journals, Educational Products http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/shopping_guide.htm - software http://www.thinkgeek.com/ www.mindwareonline.com Gifted Book Links http://www.prufrock.com/ www.kendallhunt.com http://www.carolhurst.com/index.html http://www.carolhurst.com/subjects/curriculum.html http://www.thethinkingbusiness.co.uk/mindmappingresources.htm http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/materials/MathFun.htm Gifted - Book Sources http://www.freespirit.com/ http://www.beingsmart.ca/ http://www.apa.org/ed/cgep.html http://www.giftedbooks.com/ http://www.prufrock.com

Publishers for Gifted Materials Arliebooks.com, http://www.arliebooks.com/ Sandra Warren and colleagues.

Free Spirit Publishing, http://www.freespirit.com/ Gifted Children, http://www.gifted-children.com/ Focus on identification, encouragement, development.

Gifted Development Center, http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/ Site of Linda Silverman, Ph.D. Gifted Education Press, http://www.giftededpress.com/ Downloadable articles on all facets of giftedness.

Great Potential Press, http://www.giftedbooks.com/ (formerly Gifted Psychology Press) Open Space Communications, http://www.openspacecomm.com/ Patrick's Press, http://www.patrickspress.com/ Quizzes, reference materials, competitions.

Pieces of Learning, http://www.piecesoflearning.com/ Speakers bureau, too.

Prufrock Press, http://www.prufrock.com/index.cfm Books, magazines, journals.

Riverside Publishing, http://www.riverpub.com/ Information on assessment, testing materials.

Roeper Review, http://www.roeperreview.org/ Peer-reviewed journal on giftedness.

Tin Man Press, http://www.tinmanpress.com/ Thinking-skills materials.

Zephyr Press, http://www.zephyrpress.com/ Multiple intelligences, differentiation, higher-order thinking.

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation Curriculum – On-line and/or to buy www.educationnews.org/curriculum-support.htm College of William and Mary - http://cfge.wm.edu/curriculumresources.php http://members.shaw.ca/dbrear/G4.html http://www-epgy.stanford.edu/ http://www.abcteach.com/ http://www.fivestareducational.com/educatorlinks.html http://www.sitesforteachers.com/index.html http://www.aimsedu.org/ http://mathforum.org/dr.math/ http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/ Global http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/search?qt=Africa&sr=site http://www.globaled.org/database/register.php iearn – global e-pals and Global connections

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Websites-www.actbc.ca http://www.autismoutreach.ca Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders. Great website. Lots of information.

Book Stores Odin Books. Broadway. Vancouver. Has a great selection of books on ASD’s.

ACT. Has an online bookstore and books are also available at all of their courses and workshops. All profits go to autism research.

Reading Autism Spectrum Disorders. Chantal Sicile-Kira.

The complete guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs. Understanding Sensory Dysfunction. Polly Godwin Emmons and Liz McKendry Anderson.

Learning, Development and Sensory Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Bipolar Disorder. (great book!!)

Autism, Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle. Steven E.Gutstein,Ph.D. Introduction to RDI.

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Science to Sage/Resources Remediation Relationship Development Intervention. Steven E.Gutstein and Rachelle K.Sheely. (two part series – young children and Adolescents).

The books explore the theory of RDI and prescribe exercises designed to help those with ASDs develop relationship skills.

The Social Skills Picture Book. Dr.Jed Baker.

Teaching social skills in picture format for young children.

The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond. Dr.Jed Baker.

Teaching social skills in picture format for older students. I love both these books. Fun and very real.

Thinking about you Thinking about Me.

Michelle Garcia Winner.SLP.MA.CCC.

Think Social! A Social Thinking Curriculum. www.socialthinking.com Highly recommend anything by Michelle Winner. Dynamic, interesting, real with practical application – good results. She often lectures for ACT – well worth seeing.

Comic Strip Conversations. Carol Gray.

The New Social Story Book.

Illustrated interaction that teach conversation skills to students with autism and related disorders. Highly recommend – also often lectures for ACT – well worth seeing.

The Incredible 5-Point Scale. Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis.

Assisting students with autism spectrum disorders in understanding social interactions and controlling their emotional responses.

A great book, very useful – great, practical applications that work.

Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Practical Solutions for Addressing Everyday Challenges. Lori Ernsperger,P.h.D., and Danielle Wendel.

Lots of insightful first-person accounts from girls on the autism/Asperger spectrum. As well, it is a great handbook for parents of girls who are newly diagnosed.

Video http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1086875/

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Aspersers Syndrome www.uniquelygifted.org/ http://www.aspergers.com/ http://www.autism.org/ http://www.autism.tv/ http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ http://www.nldontheweb.org/ http://www.sbu.ac.ir/Autism/links en.htm http://www.autismlink.com/

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Fish Oils – Works for some No Wheat or Dairy Oxygen Therapy Detox of Metals Sensory Integration

Suggested Books http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/189076504X/uniquelygifted0a/103-1015792-5056648

Making the Brain Body Connection” by Sharon Promislow (Silbury Board Member) Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience

Odin books – Mental Health Store Vancouver on Broadway (604) 739-8804 www.odinbooks.ca https://secure.myadhd.com/dreamaccount/index.php?aid=1007 !

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