Communication
Factors in the Social Adjustment and Social Acceptability of Extremely Gifted Children
A longitudinal study of 40 Australian children with IQs 160+ found extremely gifted students retained with age-peers often experienced social isolation, underachievement, and low social self-esteem. Radical acceleration and ability grouping improved acceptance, moral development alignment, and self-esteem. Authors recommend radical acceleration, ability grouping, and individualized instruction for exceptional giftedness.
Miraca U.M. Gross
February 2, 1994