Definition We speak of giftedness when a person’s intellectual grasp, ability to combine and remember are so great that they are superior to the average person. Giftedness in adulthood occurs in about 2-3% of cases, although it must be said that over 80% of the giftedness diagnosed in adulthood was already detected in youth or … Giftedness in adults
Symptoms of giftedness At an early age – mostly at school age – there are characteristics that can indicate giftedness. It is important to note that not all highly gifted people exhibit these “symptoms”. One could mention them: Exploration: The person concerned is particularly attentive and has the desire to discover as many new things … Symptoms of giftedness | Giftedness in adults
Problems with the promotion of the highly gifted Once a diagnosis of giftedness has been made, it must be remembered that it is not a disease but a skill. For this reason, one must not think in terms of healing or treatment, but rather in terms of promotion. After all, the correct utilization of the … Problems with the promotion of the highly gifted | Giftedness in adults
Undetected high talent Very often, high giftedness is not recognized or is recognized very late, both in childhood and in adulthood. Undetected giftedness that is not encouraged not only makes the person concerned unhappy but also leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases etc. A connection between an unrecognized giftedness and the development of … Undetected high talent | Giftedness in adults
Introduction – What is a learning disability? We have been using the term “learning disability” in German since the 1960s. Even today, the definition of learning disability is still controversial and there have been numerous attempts to define the term in recent decades. The definition of the pedagogue Gustav Otto Kanter, who understands the learning … Learning disability
Is there a special therapy for a learning disability? Initially, a child or teenager in kindergarten or school may stand out due to slower learning progress compared to peers. If there is a school psychologist on site, it may be helpful to talk to the psychologist and make an initial assessment. Unfortunately, suspected learning disabilities … Is there a special therapy for a learning disability? | Learning disability
What types of learning disabilities are there? In principle, there are several types of learning disabilities that can be completely different from person to person. Learning disabilities can have different causes and therefore be correspondingly individual. Since learning disabilities are not so obvious to many people affected, they are often recognized very late. The line … What types of learning disabilities are there? | Learning disability