Date: 2023
Conference/Publication: Presentation at Virtual conference, WCGTC 2024
Presenters/Authors: Dr. Sameena Manasawala, Ms. Kasturi Hapse, Ms. Prateeksha Khatri
Abstract
Gifted children show atypical development which might cause challenges to fit in with peers and raise parental expectations of them. The researchers reviewed 68 profiles of 10 year old highly gifted children. Findings indicate that 70 percent of parents reported concerns about their child. Thematic content analysis of the profiles revealed four areas of concern namely, socio-emotional, motivation, physical and other concerns.
These themes have been interpreted with reference to challenges that are typically associated with gifted characteristics and parental expectations after identification. The findings offer pointers for themes to be included in parent training and awareness programs for families of gifted children in India.
Manasawala, S., Hapse, K., Khatri, P. (2023, Aug 5-6, 12-13). Parental concerns of highly gifted children in Indian context: Indicator for parent awareness and training. [Conference presentation]. Virtual World Conference, 2024.
