Supporting Children
RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE TELLS US THAT CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS ARE CONSISTENTLY ACKNOWLEDGED BY PARENTS WHEN DISCUSSING THEIR CHILD.
These cognitive and behavioural traits form the basis of many a checklist used to assist in identifying children of high potential. Please note that most children will not demonstrate all of these characteristics, with some perhaps only showing two or three. A checklist however, can be helpful in determining whether families want to continue the identification process.
Some of the qualities often featured in checklists include:
- Excellent memory
- Advanced vocabulary
- Quick recall of information
- Intense curiosity and concentration when interest is captured
- Comfortable in the company of older children and/or adults
- Feels more deeply than same-age peers, empathetic towards others
- Advanced sense of humour
Supporting Families
THE CHIP CENTRE PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS WHO HAVE HAD ASSESSMENT THROUGH CONTACT WITH THE CHIP CENTRE.
- Cognitive assessments
- Tests of general achievement
- Tests of academic achievement
- Parent checklists
THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CHILD IS YOUR TIME.
Sandra and the team from CHIP Geelong have been invaluable in helping our 3 children thrive!
The education sessions for the children are so well run, and excellent value.
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