Enhancing the Gifted Child

Dr. Jan Bedell • 4 October 2021

In this enhancing giftedness episode, Dr. Jan Bedell, the Little Giant Steps’ Brain Coach, shares her experience with her gifted grandchildren in there multigenerational household. She explains that it is not simply about intelligence. Rather, an organized brain that processes well is what really releases the full potential of an individual no matter what their IQ. By learning how to help the brain’s processing speed and efficiency, you can help your gifted child release the full potential that lies on the inside. You will receive some tips to help you stay ahead of that gifted child without adding loads of extra work to your plate. These same brain enhancing tips are not just for the gifted! They can be helpful for those who are typically developing or even for struggling learners. After all, we all have a brain!

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