High intellectual abilities
Intellectual giftedness may sound like a privilege. But when it is not detected at an early stage, it could have psychological consequences on the subject.
Too often it is wrongly diagnosed as ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder), therefore it is highly advisable to evaluate each case.
Intellectual giftedness may sound like a privilege, but when It’s not detected at an early stage, or correctly conveyed, it could have psychological consequences on the subject, regardless of age.
Some frequent problems are:
- Underachievement or lack of interest at school or at work
- Feelings of frustration or anger
- Lack of social skills, feeling rejected or misunderstood by peers or society
- Anxiety and/or depression
- Feeling excluded, isolated, alone
- And other related psychological problems.
Many people are wrongly diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder), therefore it is highly advisable to evaluate each case.
If you believe you are intellectually gifted, or one of your children might be, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
