Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 20, 2025
Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Published on: January 7, 2020
Role of primary healthcare providers in supporting a gifted child
Michelle Ronksley-Pavia1, Steven Ronksley-Pavia2
1PhD, FHEA, Med (G@T), GradDipEd (Sec), GradCertEd, BFA (Hons), Lecturer in Special Education and Inclusive Education, Acting Program Director Graduate Certificate in Special Education, School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Southport, Qld; Researcher, Griffith Institute for Educational Research, Arts, Education and Law Group, Griffith University, Southport, Qld.
Insights
Understanding giftedness in children is crucial for effective support. This article offers primary healthcare providers a guide to identifying and addressing the unique needs of gifted children, including those with co-occurring disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Giftedness is defined as high potential, distinct from talent, which signifies high achievement.
- Supporting gifted children can be complex for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
- Gifted children represent a diverse group with varying needs and abilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide primary healthcare providers with foundational knowledge for supporting gifted children.
- To outline key issues impacting the well-being and development of gifted children.
- To inform evidence-based strategies for pediatric support.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on giftedness and child development.
- Synthesis of current understanding of gifted children's needs.
- Identification of common challenges faced by gifted children.
Main Results:
- Giftedness exists on a continuum and is not a monolithic concept.
- Gifted children may present with co-occurring disabilities, requiring tailored support.
- A range of issues can impact the holistic development of gifted children.
Conclusions:
- Primary healthcare providers play a vital role in early identification and support of gifted children.
- Recognizing the heterogeneity of giftedness is essential for effective interventions.
- Implementing evidence-informed strategies can enhance outcomes for gifted children.
Background:
'Giftedness' in children relates to high potential, whereas 'talent' relates to high achievement. The concept of giftedness can be perplexing for those involved in caring for and supporting a gifted child.
Objective:
This article provides a starting point for primary healthcare providers in supporting gifted children by outlining a range of issues that may impact on these children.
Discussion:
Gifted children are a heterogeneous population; giftedness occurs on a continuum. Giftedness can also co-occur with disabilities. Evidence-informed strategies to provide support to gifted children need to be considered.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:30Primary Healthcare Services
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
01:30Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I
Daycare centers
They provide several functions. Some facilities care for healthy newborns and children whose parents work, while others are medically focused and care for...
01:11Secondary Healthcare System
01:30Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
01:30Preventive Healthcare Services
01:18Healthcare Agencies I