By the Duke Talent Identification Program In his latest book, Status Anxiety, Alain de Botton, the best-selling author and philosopher, graphically chronicles the universal anxiety, often unspoken, about what others
By the Duke Talent Identification Program “The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: a human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To him, a touch is
By the Duke Talent Identification Program Paulette dreads piano recitals. Even though she’s given many of them, anxiety makes her feel sick before performing. It abates once she begins to
By the Duke Talent Identification Program Gifted children often talk a lot. Their early vocabulary astounds their audiences and attracts amazed praise. The frequent and extraordinary approval reinforces their verbal
By the Duke Talent Identification Program The underachievement of capable children is an area of concern for many parents and educators. Although the study of student underachievement has a long
