Anxiety and Depression
10. Anxiety, Depression, & Giftedness
Neuropsychological Research
- Gifted learners often present with intensities not seen in typical learners.
- “Neuroscience research supports the belief that gifted individuals have increased intellectual, emotional, sensory and motor processing capacity.” (Tetreault et al., 2016)
The Columbus Group (1991) created the following definition to explain the cognitive and socio-emotional aspects of gifted learners:
“Giftedness is asynchronous development in which advanced cognitive abilities and
heightened intensity combine to create inner experiences and modes of awareness that are
qualitatively different from the norm. This asynchrony increases with higher intellectual capacity.”
Additional information can be found on the following websites:
Overexcitability and the Gifted
Tips for parents: Anxiety, Sensitivities and Social Struggles among Profoundly Gifted Kids