Web Resources if Your Child Is Underachieving
Articles from Psychologists Who Specialize in Gifted Students
Dr. Sylvia Rimm, a clinical psychologist, has specialized in working with underachieving gifted students for decades. To see her recommendations for working with these children go to: http://www.sylviarimm.com/parentingarticles.html
Dr. Suzanne Schneider is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with gifted students. One of her web pages addresses concerns about underachievement: http://www.centerforthegifted.org/cntpub_under.htm
The University of Connecticut Underachievement Study
The University of Connecticut has conducted numerous studies on underachievement among gifted students. Though targeted for teachers, parents can also benefit from reviewing the recommendations developed from that research:
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/Siegle/NRCGTUnderachievementStudy.htm
Math and Science Support
Many students have found the tutorial services available at Khan Academy to be helpful for mathematics and some of the sciences. You can peruse this website by going to: http://www.khanacademy.org/
Writing Support
Writing is a common area of concern about gifted learners, especially in elementary school. This link takes you to an article from the Davidson
Institute on the reluctant writer: http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10310.aspx
J.K. Rowling Talks about the Importance of Failure
J.K. Rowling gave a speech at a Harvard commencement ceremony that talks about the fringe benefits of failure that can evoke a discussion with your child. This can be especially helpful if your child tends to get flustered and wants to give up when she is not successful.
WARNING: J.K. Rowling touches on some mature topics in this speech so review the video clip before deciding whether to share it with your child.
http://www.ted.com/talks/jk_rowling_the_fringe_benefits_of_failure.html
Dr. Sylvia Rimm, a clinical psychologist, has specialized in working with underachieving gifted students for decades. To see her recommendations for working with these children go to: http://www.sylviarimm.com/parentingarticles.html
Dr. Suzanne Schneider is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with gifted students. One of her web pages addresses concerns about underachievement: http://www.centerforthegifted.org/cntpub_under.htm
The University of Connecticut Underachievement Study
The University of Connecticut has conducted numerous studies on underachievement among gifted students. Though targeted for teachers, parents can also benefit from reviewing the recommendations developed from that research:
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/Siegle/NRCGTUnderachievementStudy.htm
Math and Science Support
Many students have found the tutorial services available at Khan Academy to be helpful for mathematics and some of the sciences. You can peruse this website by going to: http://www.khanacademy.org/
Writing Support
Writing is a common area of concern about gifted learners, especially in elementary school. This link takes you to an article from the Davidson
Institute on the reluctant writer: http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10310.aspx
J.K. Rowling Talks about the Importance of Failure
J.K. Rowling gave a speech at a Harvard commencement ceremony that talks about the fringe benefits of failure that can evoke a discussion with your child. This can be especially helpful if your child tends to get flustered and wants to give up when she is not successful.
WARNING: J.K. Rowling touches on some mature topics in this speech so review the video clip before deciding whether to share it with your child.
http://www.ted.com/talks/jk_rowling_the_fringe_benefits_of_failure.html
References
Dweck, C. (2006-2010). Mindset. Retrieved from Mindset Online Web site: http://mindsetonline.com/
Khan Academy website. (2013). http://www.khanacademy.org/
Rinard, B. (2002). Tips for parents: the reluctant writer. Retrieved from the Davidson Institute for Talent Development Online Website: http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10310.aspx
Rowling, J.K. (2008). The fringe benefits of failure. Retrieved from Ted: Ideas worth Spreading Online Web site: http://www.ted.com/talks/jk_rowling_the_fringe_benefits_of_failure.html
Schneider, S. (2003). Overcoming Underachievement. Retrieved from the Center for the Gifted Online Web site: http://www.centerforthegifted.org/cntpub_achieve.htm
Siegle, D., McCoach, D.B., Greene, M, & Reis, S. (2000). Making a difference: strategies to increase student motivation and academic achievement. Retrieved from: http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/Siegle/NRCGTUnderachievementStudy.htm
Dweck, C. (2006-2010). Mindset. Retrieved from Mindset Online Web site: http://mindsetonline.com/
Khan Academy website. (2013). http://www.khanacademy.org/
Rinard, B. (2002). Tips for parents: the reluctant writer. Retrieved from the Davidson Institute for Talent Development Online Website: http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10310.aspx
Rowling, J.K. (2008). The fringe benefits of failure. Retrieved from Ted: Ideas worth Spreading Online Web site: http://www.ted.com/talks/jk_rowling_the_fringe_benefits_of_failure.html
Schneider, S. (2003). Overcoming Underachievement. Retrieved from the Center for the Gifted Online Web site: http://www.centerforthegifted.org/cntpub_achieve.htm
Siegle, D., McCoach, D.B., Greene, M, & Reis, S. (2000). Making a difference: strategies to increase student motivation and academic achievement. Retrieved from: http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/Siegle/NRCGTUnderachievementStudy.htm