Are there services available for affective needs of gifted students?
Some schools do offer “GT Discussion Groups” for gifted learners that focus on topics such as perfectionism, confidence, motivation, self-esteem, stress, self-expectations, underachievement, and social relationships. Books such as When Gifted Kids Don’t have All the Answers by James R. Delisle and The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide by Judy Galbraith are great books that address the social and emotional needs of gifted learners. To find out if your site offers these services, contact your GT Site Coordinator.