Please join us Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00pm in the Terrace Park Commons for a dynamic and insightful presentation by:
Austina De Bonte
President of Northwest Gifted Child Association (NWGCA)
What Parents Need to Know About Smart Kids
Many parents are surprised to learn that their gifted child’s unique “quirks” are actually well-studied social & emotional behavior patterns that appear across large populations of gifted children. Whether it’s refusing to wear shirts with buttons or tags, overreacting to the slightest criticism, gravitating to play with older children, anxiety about trying something new, or preferring a book to a playdate, many perplexing behaviors are common in this population. Learn what’s normal, what to expect as they grow, and why full-time programs like the Challenge Program are optimal for kids’ social and emotional development, as well as developing their academic talents.
If you would also like to join us for our CPA General Meeting, it will be held before Austina’s presentation from 6:30-7:00 pm. Highlights:
- What is CPA?
- Key Activities and Dates for the 2013/2014 school year
- Officer Reports