#gtchat Archive

Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT is a weekly chat on Twitter that takes place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and 5 p.m. PT in the U.S. For one hour, parents, educators, advocates and experts in the field of gifted and talented gather to share resources, links, authentic life experiences and insights about gifted issues.

Thursday September 20, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    My tweets for the next hour will be devoted to Global #gtchat ( #gifted #talented ) Powered by #TAGT Please join the conversation!
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Welcome to Global Gifted and Talented Chat Powered by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented @TXGifted #TAGT ~ Thanks for joining us to chat about “The Highly Distracted Gifted Child” #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Me too! Joining in on the #gtchat tonight #ccsgifted
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I’m Lisa Conrad ~ moderator, advocate for gifted children, conference presenter, blogger and parent of 2 gifted adults from Pittsburgh, PA. Please take a minute to let us know who you are and from where you’re tweeting! #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Heather in Fayetteville, NC AIG consultant/teacher grades 3-5 #gtchat
  • jofrei Sep 20 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi! Jo Freitag from Gifted Resources and Sprite's Site blogs Victoria Australia here at 10.00am Friday for #gtchat
  • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Kate from Toronto - coach to gifted/2e adults and parents of gifted/2e kids - mom of 4 gifted (3 2e) #gtchat
  • cossie29 Sep 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Justine from Auckland, New Zealand. Primary teacher and now full-time PhD candidate researching gifted ed. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi, Heather! Hope you are surviving the flooding. <3 #gtchat
    • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:02 PM EDT
      Heather in Fayetteville, NC AIG consultant/teacher grades 3-5 #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi, Jo! #gtchat Advisor
    • jofrei Sep 20 @ 8:02 PM EDT
      Hi! Jo Freitag from Gifted Resources and Sprite's Site blogs Victoria Australia here at 10.00am Friday for #gtchat
  • giftedtesting Sep 20 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Happy to be here. Dr. Scott Roseman, Ph.D., Founder at https://t.co/Q4SheQWyIK #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi, Kate! #gtchat
    • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT
      Kate from Toronto - coach to gifted/2e adults and parents of gifted/2e kids - mom of 4 gifted (3 2e) #gtchat
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Heather Vaughn, educator, advocate, and speaker @AStraussInst in Austin, TX #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    All good in the part of town where I live but we are going to be slow to recover across the county. Thanks for the wishes. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi, Justine! Congrats on the new chat! Wish you much success! :) #gtchat
    • cossie29 Sep 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT
      Hi everyone! Justine from Auckland, New Zealand. Primary teacher and now full-time PhD candidate researching gifted ed. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Welcome to #gtchat Scott!
  • PCookTech Sep 20 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Pete, #techdir from NJ. Psyched for this chat! #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Welcome to your first #gtchat I think you are going to be hooked! It’s a great way to grow your #PLN
    In reply to @giftedtesting
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi, Heather! #gtchat Advisor and next week's guest! :D
  • cossie29 Sep 20 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Thanks so much! We're very excited. I haven't run a chat since 2015 when @bleidolf67 and I ran the @TeachThought reflective teacher one. I've missed it. Great to get a gifted chat going in NZ. #gtchat #giftEDnz
    In reply to @gtchatmod, @bleidolf67, @TeachThought
  • rlyonsroar Sep 20 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hey #gtchat! Ruth, from Maine. GT District Coordinator
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Welcome, Pete! #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Are you new to Twitter chats? We use the Q1 / A1 format for #gtchat … Please remember to use the #gtchat hashtag to participate in the conversation. This will make sure that other chat participants see your tweets.
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi, Ruth! #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi. Gail Post from Gifted Challenges blog. Psychologist and mom of two young adults. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Lurking to learn? Please say ‘hi’ and then view a livestream from Participate Learning at https://t.co/1zR97oWQw0 Enjoy the chat! All the resources and a summary of this chat will be posted later on our blog at https://t.co/BXpCBWEY56 #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Hi, Gail! #gtchat
    • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Hi. Gail Post from Gifted Challenges blog. Psychologist and mom of two young adults. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Our first question is coming up; let’s get ready to chat! Please preface your responses with A1 Excited to collaborate and share ideas with you today about highly distracted gifted children. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Q1 How do you know if it’s just a characteristic of giftedness or ADD/ADHD? #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    You'll be great! #gtchat
    In reply to @cossie29, @bleidolf67, @TeachThought
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    The Highly Distracted Gifted Child: You Can Help https://t.co/BShheYCjux #gtchat
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1, I had my daughter tested by a psychologist that specialized in giftedness and she ruled ADHD out and concluded it was from giftedness. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 You may not know! ADD/ADHD must be diagnosed by a professional. If you are concerned about your child’s behavior, please seek professional help. #gtchat
  • jofrei Sep 20 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1) I think that if it is truly ADD/ADHD the distraction would always be there #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1) ADHD causes more global problem with distraction and concentration, not just related to boredom, intensities, overexcitabilities #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1) I’m not sure about this. It is really hard to separate distractedness/giftedness and twice exceptional ADD/ADHD but gifted - Very interested to learn more on this. #gtchat
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    If you can ‘bring a child back easily with one redirection or they can bring themselves back’ on task it is usually giftedness and not ADHD. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    SO important. Unfortunately, many new parents don't know enough to get this done. :( #gtchat
    • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      A1, I had my daughter tested by a psychologist that specialized in giftedness and she ruled ADHD out and concluded it was from giftedness. #gtchat
      In reply to @gtchatmod
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1. Typically, students that can focus on their passions are #gifted (not add/adhd), even if they don't sustain focus in areas not of interest #gtchat
  • cybraryman1 Sep 20 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Our helpful pages for this "The Highly Distracted Gifted Child" #gtchat ADHD/ADD page https://t.co/tZkyufeCRy Study Skills and Organization page https://t.co/wzeVJYC4qD #edchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    This Child is a Classic ‘Absent-Minded Professor’ https://t.co/3UKGnZsiBW #gtchat
  • giftedtesting Sep 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 Formal assessment of giftedness & ADHD differ in significant ways.  While assessment of giftedness focuses mainly on determination of higher level reasoning abilities, assessment of ADHD examines issues related to distractibility, impulsivity, & processing skills #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Many thanks, Jerry! #gtchat
    In reply to @cybraryman1
  • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 It always seems to be a degree of dysfunction issue in practice though in theory ADHD is supposed to be a diagnosis of last resort so if giftedness explains it, it can't be ADHD. #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1) ADHD kids have little control over their distraction/poor concentration - not situation specific. They really suffer from it #gtchat
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    YES! 🙌 #gtchat
  • jofrei Sep 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Thank you Jerry You have pages for all situations! #gtchat
    In reply to @cybraryman1
  • giftedtesting Sep 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1 (cont'd) While the gifted child may exhibit some of these qualities, as a function of their giftedness, it's often when those qualities get in the way of learning & growth that further assessment should be considered to assess a dual diagnosis of Giftedness and ADHD. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1 Both giftedness and ADD/ADHD share characteristics, although it’s important to avoid misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. Gifted students may have ADD/ADHD but be able to compensate for it. #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Separating the two seems like a really difficult process. #gtchat Is it cut and dry or muddy like it seems to me?
    In reply to @giftedtesting
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    On Rainbows and Mantis Shrimp: A Layperson’s Perspective on ADHD & the Misdiagnosis of Gifted Brains via @Grayson_School https://t.co/CjQJBwqwvy #gtchat
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Yes, exactly. My daughter was assessed for giftedness and then we went back 3 years later to determine if the distraction was ADHD or not. #gtchat
    In reply to @giftedtesting
  • ilana_horn Sep 20 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    That is not true. ADHD is about poor executive functioning, which means hyper focus is characteristic— not just distractability #gtchat this is a HUGE misconception about ADHD
    In reply to @msheathervaughn
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Q2 What are the disadvantages of ‘over’ organization? #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    So does that mean that distractability is a characteristic of giftedness or an inhibitor of one’s giftedness? Can distractability be a positive thing? #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • giftedtesting Sep 20 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    The main disadvantage of “over” organization I see is when it is put in place by the parent & not the child. The child or adolescent has no “ownership” in the process & may grow too reliant on parental intervention & not develop effective organizational tools on their own #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Thanks for that perspective. We will discuss EF in our next question. #gtchat
    In reply to @ilana_horn, @msheathervaughn
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A1) @ilana_horn yet some GT kids have poor executive fx also. ADHD vs. GT dx is complicated at times, but usually can be sorted out #gtchat
  • rlyonsroar Sep 20 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2) Over organization can lead to stifling of creativity and less spontaneity...or at least that is what I tell myself to help justify my desk, computer desktop, google drive, filing cabinets, etc #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 Over organization … such as separate folders for each subject … may overwhelm the distracted child causing even more issues/anxiety. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Organizing the Gifted Learner via @gtchatmod https://t.co/zPULCa06cB #gtchat
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Poor executive functioning, yes... but these students that are not just hyper-focused, but also able to redirect even when it is a task they aren't interested in... #gtchat
    In reply to @ilana_horn
  • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 Lack of flexibility. #gtchat
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2. It can hinder EF skills, because they are not learned if someone else is organizing and can squash creativity. Can also lead to perfectionism issues. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 Parents should try to find the ‘middle ground’ when trying to organize their distracted child. Folders can be used but for more generalized subjects; such as, a completed homework folder, to do folder, and parent/teacher communications. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    #gtchat Hi, Christine! Welcome to the chat. Don't forget the hashtag! ;)
    • ChristineLowde4 Sep 20 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      Hi! Christine from Kent, Ohio! 5th grade teacher, here to learn and explore!
      In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Organizing Einstein: Enhancing the Abilities of the Gifted Learner Part 1 https://t.co/gpvYXfs2td #gtchat
  • rlyonsroar Sep 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2) I would say over organization is also similar to what disruption does to productivity https://t.co/LwqDxpZrkk #gtchat
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Which only perpetuates the problem, if they don't have some personal buy-in to the organization #gtchat
    In reply to @Kate_Arms
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q3 Where does ‘executive functioning’ fit in? #gtchat
  • jofrei Sep 20 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Sprite's Site - the continuing struggle between Intellectual and Psycho Motor https://t.co/5EMSQYV6Qa #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3) Big problem for ADHD, but also for some GT kids - especially if never had to work hard in school, so never had to organize #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 The lack of recognition by responsible adults that a GT child can have executive function deficits often exacerbates the situation. These are smart kids who struggle with behavior regulation & exercising cognitive flexibility. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential (bn ebook) https://t.co/RyyoIs7Ziv #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3) When I think of exec functioning I think of being able to prioritize which is really important the older students get. #gtchat
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3. The child with help has to learn how to achieve executive functioning skills that work for them. Ex. Alarms, starting stuff out so they don’t forget, notes, routine. What works for one doesn’t not work for all. It has to be what helps the child become independent. #gtchat
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    If students are bored or find the curriculum too easy, no EF skills have to be developed, especially if they can memorize and regurgitate whatever is needed #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    We are already halfway through our chat! Thank you for sharing so many inspiring thoughts about highly distracted gifted children! Please remember to use the #gtchat hashtag to participate in the conversation. #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Acquiring a LOT of great reading material for followup after #gtchat Love that the @participate app will catalog all the links for me too! #ccsgifted
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 Although identified as GT, they may have trouble beginning tasks, maintaining attention, completing assignments, and unable to assess the feedback on their own behavior. Frustration levels can go through the roof. #gtchat
  • rlyonsroar Sep 20 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Cool! I'll have to try @participate #gtchat
    In reply to @technotchr, @participate, @participate
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Executive Functioning in Gifted Students (pdf) https://t.co/gmkGyA7atY #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 As the child progresses through school, academic requirements increase at the same time as social interactions take on greater significance. EF difficulties may not resolve themselves until the child reaches their mid-twenties. #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    As parent, I can get really frustrated too and I know my DDs English tchr is frustrated for exactly these reasons! #gtchat So, how do we help the gifted student overcome these blockades?
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    They have a lot of cool tools! #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    The Impulsive, Disorganized Child: Solutions for Parenting Kids with Executive Functioning Difficulties via @PrufrockPress https://t.co/njNV510MY7 #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q4 What strategies can a teacher use to get a gifted student back on task? #gtchat
  • cossie29 Sep 20 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I love this too! I also curate everything for our gifted and talented teachers group on FB. https://t.co/c7iMY2fUHi #gtchat
    In reply to @technotchr, @participate
  • giftedtesting Sep 20 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4-I suggest that the teacher start by asking the gifted student, in grade 3 & above to come up with their own plan to stay on task and then work together with them, examining the parts of the plan that work & the parts that don’t seem to work for them & revise. #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3) We all know GT kids who can't plan, can't organize, procrastinate, fly by the seat of their pants, especially asynchronous kids #gtchat
  • giftedtesting Sep 20 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A4 - (cont’d) I believe that it helps the child to gain a better understanding of their  own dynamics & figure out strategies that work for them and those that don’t. The teacher can certainly suggest some strategies, but it is critical for the student to have input. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4 Teachers should consider authentic assessments to chart progress/regression through an ongoing process which takes into account the student’s abilities as well as challenges. Developing positive relationships is a good 1st step. #gtchat
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I agree 100%. We homeschool and that is exactly what we did. If I would have done it for her, it wouldn’t have worked. #gtchat
    In reply to @giftedtesting
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I think you have to do lots of trial and error with strategies...visual prompts to get back on task or having a reward after a significant start to an assignment or discussing what the feedback means #gtchat
    In reply to @technotchr, @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    #gtchat
    • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      Or may even not be evident in highly gifted folks until they are in their 30s and 40s. Parenting often puts people past their coping skills if they haven't needed to learn in school.
  • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Oops hashtag #gtchat
    • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      Or may even not be evident in highly gifted folks until they are in their 30s and 40s. Parenting often puts people past their coping skills if they haven't needed to learn in school.
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Student ownership! These work really well as student contracts where they sign off on how they will be held accountable. #gtchat
    In reply to @giftedtesting
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Gifted Students & Disorganization (Reg. required) https://t.co/SJExQaPsLU #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4) I think perfectionism can also lead to the EF indicators at times. So if Ts can help Ss realize that it is ok to make mistakes while learning - it might help Ss to get started on a task. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 Teachers must ensure that the student is being sufficiently stimulated intellectually either within the classroom with differentiated instruction or through accelerative measures outlined in resources such as A Nation Empowered. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Organization Skills via @NAGCGIIFTED https://t.co/QlNRi6x9ex #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Great ideas, keep sharing! Question 5 is coming up. Preface your answer with A5 #gtchat
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Agreed. A safe environment for risk-taking is key! #gtchat
    In reply to @technotchr
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Absolutely! #gtchat
    • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A4 Teachers must ensure that the student is being sufficiently stimulated intellectually either within the classroom with differentiated instruction or through accelerative measures outlined in resources such as A Nation Empowered. #gtchat
  • rlyonsroar Sep 20 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4) Choice is one of the most powerful tools out there #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Q5 What can parents do to help their highly distracted child get organized at home? #gtchat
  • TCMEames Sep 20 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Or the parents must... #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    If a student is disengaged, there’s a good chance that the Tchr should be responsible for finding a way to re-engage. In fact, it seems to be part of the job description. #gtchat
    • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      Absolutely! #gtchat
      • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT
        A4 Teachers must ensure that the student is being sufficiently stimulated intellectually either within the classroom with differentiated instruction or through accelerative measures outlined in resources such as A Nation Empowered. #gtchat
  • jofrei Sep 20 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5) Sprite's Site re getting organized https://t.co/O6bOWZcKpT #gtchat
  • rlyonsroar Sep 20 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5) Ss need to find a process that works for them...Parents can demonstrate different strategies but ultimately, the Ss needs to be the one to decide what works #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5 Parents can make sure that the home environment limits distractions when their child is doing school work. This includes having a quiet workspace free from access to video games or tv. #gtchat
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5. Choosing a space first, so that there is home-base for where school work or ideation can take place #gtchat
  • rlyonsroar Sep 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5) Although cool and fun stationary, notebooks and fun pens always help ;) #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5) Pick your battles... But get them involved in devising a plan and incentives, prioritize, small goals to start with, make it fun #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    How to Raise a Gifted Child without Losing Your Ever-Loving Mind https://t.co/Cl64mIUMyK #gtchat
  • jofrei Sep 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Yes!!! #gtchat
    • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      A5) Pick your battles... But get them involved in devising a plan and incentives, prioritize, small goals to start with, make it fun #gtchat
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5. Model good organizational skills. Help to develop ways the child can stay organized by empowering them to develop their own ways. Positive feedback for what works and encourage trying different ways for what doesn’t. Giving them a space to be unorganized. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5 If possible, provide study/work space solely for each child; not in a highly active part of the home such as the dining room table or shared spaces with siblings. #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5) Parents can help by talking with their child. Review the day and have conversations to help make a long term plan for setting & achieving goals. Providing a space for studying w/out interruption/distraction is super important. #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5) Limit distractions, help them understand reasons for procrastination, keep encouraging despite setbacks #gtchat
  • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5 With my kids, what has worked is a combination of doing it for them if was really necessary until they could do it; letting them fail a little when stakes are low, and coaching them about the things not being organized has negative impact on. #gtchat
  • TCMEames Sep 20 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5) But how do I help her organize herself and her space? I'm a colored folder mom! #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    7 Ways to Teach Your Grade-Schooler Organization Skills https://t.co/MDljpiPC5Z #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5) They must buy in to organization - creative, active kids may think it's a waste of time - need to show them why it's important #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5) Parents need to listen to their children too! Listening can do wonders for knowing how to help a child with EF to cope & improve focus while at school. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5 Parents need to model behavior which provides examples of how to stay organized in daily life. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    4 Smartphone Solutions to Keep Your Teen Organized https://t.co/ltWSYYCvfm #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Final question! Please preface your responses with A6 #gtchat
  • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    And building my tolerance for chaos. #gtchat
    • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      A5 With my kids, what has worked is a combination of doing it for them if was really necessary until they could do it; letting them fail a little when stakes are low, and coaching them about the things not being organized has negative impact on. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Q6 What are some of your best organization tips or resources? #gtchat
  • GiftedEdLA Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I wish more teachers of gifted, accelerated classes understood #2e kiddos. Some are fabulous, some don’t get these kids at all. Many teachers & admins still learning phrase ‘2E’ #gtchat It can be exhausting advocating.
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Oh now this is the 1st thing I’m going to read when #gtchat is finished tonight. Thanks for sharing!
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Make suggestions, but keep the communication open. If i question my daughter’s way of doing things she explains to me exactly why it works for her. 😉 Sometimes it doesn’t, but it helps me understand her thought process. #gtchat
    In reply to @TCMEames
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5) Start by teaching organizational skills with something that matters to them - e.g., a video game collection, their artwork #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6 Organization is a must-need skill and one that parents focus on much to the dismay of their distracted child. Involve the child in the organizing process. Be flexible; not all organizing tools/tips work for every child. #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Yes! Open communication. That’s what I was trying to get at. Super important! Especially in the teen years. #gtchat
    • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT
      Make suggestions, but keep the communication open. If i question my daughter’s way of doing things she explains to me exactly why it works for her. 😉 Sometimes it doesn’t, but it helps me understand her thought process. #gtchat
      In reply to @TCMEames
  • nevitdilmen Sep 20 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Digest for #Gifted! Parents and Educators! is out! https://t.co/3vJgL0AMUE #gtchat #gifted
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    How to Help the Impulsive Disorganized Child via @ljconrad https://t.co/6O6YZCHoZa #gtchat
  • TCMEames Sep 20 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Amen! Sometimes what looks like chaos to me will work for my oldest. #gtchat
    In reply to @Kate_Arms
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6. A planner. And when papers get mashed together, having a time to sort them. Alarms. Teaching my daughter to look at a clock. Estimating how long things take and then realizing the difference in those times. #gtchat
  • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6) For teens, an academic coach or supports from outside the family may be a lot more effective than parents. If the school offers a learning skills class, take advantage. #gtchat
  • rlyonsroar Sep 20 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6) The Google Gods save me everyday. Not sure what I would do without my google calendar and shared calendars. I have an old school fun notebook for daily to-dos and lists #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6) At my school, we are teaching our gifted 5th grade students to create a task list and complete everything on it by the end of the week. They can choose the order but it all needs to be finished. We think it is helping them prepare for middle school & beyond. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6 Parents and teachers working together to implement strategies that take place at home and at school can be highly beneficial to the student in an effort to reduce distractions and get the student back on track. #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6) https://t.co/i9Iu7ZSurV offers great resources #gtchat
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Interesting thought. #gtchat
    In reply to @Kate_Arms
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A6) Zimmerman, B. J. (2010). Becoming a self-regulated learner: An overview. Theory into Practice, 41, 64-70. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Exercise Is Surprisingly Effective At Boosting Executive Function https://t.co/YtJzC7qayy #gtchat
  • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I didn’t need to organize unail I had completed graduate school and had an autistic eldest kid and infant triplets. Until then, I kept everything straight in my head. #gtchat
    In reply to @TCMEames
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    We are nearing the end of #gtchat today. Please share your final thoughts and takeaways from our chat? #gtchat
  • GiftedEdLA Sep 20 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Has there been thorough research indicating that EF issues resolve themselves in the 20s? #gtchat @gtchatmod
    • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      A3 As the child progresses through school, academic requirements increase at the same time as social interactions take on greater significance. EF difficulties may not resolve themselves until the child reaches their mid-twenties. #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    This #gtchat will be archived at @wakelet and the link will be shared via @gtchatmod later today
  • rlyonsroar Sep 20 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Thanks @gtchatmod and the #gtchat advisory board, always a great experience
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    More resources & a summary of today’s chat will be posted on the Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT Blog at https://t.co/JUpm63TAVp
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I recognize this article! Referenced it in my lit. Review for my #dissertation Re: Supplementing Formal Teacher PD with Informal Social Media (ie: #edchats) May have to re-read it w/ a different lens #gtchat
    • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      A6) Zimmerman, B. J. (2010). Becoming a self-regulated learner: An overview. Theory into Practice, 41, 64-70. #gtchat
  • jofrei Sep 20 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Thank you @gtchatmod Lisa and @TXGifted advisory board, sponsors,supporters and everyone for a very valuable #gtchat
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  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Great question. Interest in the answer. #gtchat
    In reply to @GiftedEdLA, @gtchatmod
  • technotchr Sep 20 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I think this #gtchat left me with more questions than answers but thankfully, lots of good reading material for follow-up!
  • Kate_Arms Sep 20 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I am reminded that sometimes a lack of organization is a problem for adults but not for the kids. Unless the kids see a reason to organize, they probably won't even if they can. And if they can't and want to, then we need to help them develop skills. #gtchat
  • giftedchlnges Sep 20 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thank you @gtchatmod. Great chat about a complex topic #gtchat
  • gtchatmod - Moderator Sep 20 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Our next chat will be on Thursday September 27th at 8E/7C/6M/5P US & Friday 28th September at Noon NZST/10 AM AEST/1AM UK. Our topic will be “Let’s Talk Advocacy” with guest, Heather Vaughn @msheathervaughn #gtchat
  • msheathervaughn Sep 20 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    You may enjoy reading this article about EF and some of the resources #gtchat https://t.co/pwlumvISR1
    In reply to @GiftedEdLA, @gtchatmod
  • TeresaMilligan Sep 20 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    YES! This is huge! I’ve noticed a major difference. #gtchat
    In reply to @gtchatmod