Gifted Development Center

Gifted Development Center Gifted Development Center stands as a premier global authority in the field of gifted assessment. At GDC, we go beyond standard testing.

For decades, we've been at the forefront of understanding and nurturing giftedness, guided by the unparalleled expertise of Dr. Linda Silverman. Gifted Development Center (GDC) is your trusted source for in-depth gifted assessment, insightful counseling, expert consulting services, and innovative resources. With a deep understanding of giftedness as advanced awareness, emotional intensity, and asy

nchronous development, our experienced team offers a unique "insider's" perspective on the gifted experience. For over four decades, GDC has empowered over 6,600 families to better understand and nurture their children's unique potential. We've also helped countless parents gain profound self-awareness about their own giftedness, in part through our groundbreaking Advanced Development Journal, the only publication dedicated to the landscape of adult giftedness. Our comprehensive assessments provide invaluable insights into the intricate cognitive and emotional worlds of gifted individuals. Whether you're a parent, educator, or a gifted individual yourself, we're here to provide the expertise and support needed to unlock potential and thrive. Discover the GDC difference – where deep understanding meets practical guidance.

04/15/2026

Are you a parent of a gifted child? We're exploring how to better support and serve parents of gifted children - and we would greatly appreciate your input!

Please take a few minutes to complete this short, 5-7 minute survey.

This survey will help us understand:
🔍 What challenges you're navigating
📚 What resources you actually use (or wish existed)
💡 What would be worth paying for

Your feedback will directly inform our planning and decision‑making. The survey should take only a few minutes to complete, and your responses will be anonymous.

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/parentsurvey2026

04/14/2026

Know a student whose excellence deserves recognition?

Applications for the 2026 Student Scholarship Awards are officially open! 🎉

Through the Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Student Scholarship Award and the La Excelencia Latina Student Scholarship Award, NAGC celebrates highly gifted students whose achievements, leadership, and potential stand out.

Help us shine a light on the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and leaders.

🔗 Learn more + apply: https://www.nagc.org/awards-and-scholarships

03/30/2026
03/23/2026

What's New at GDC | Book reviews by Dr. Jerry Flack, the latest articles on gifted research, activities to do at home and more.

Giftedness 101 dispels common myths about giftedness, challenges the view that eminence is the true signifier of giftedn...
03/16/2026

Giftedness 101 dispels common myths about giftedness, challenges the view that eminence is the true signifier of giftedness, provides support for the twice exceptional, offers specific guidelines to parents and teachers, describes comprehensive assessment of the gifted, and focuses on the complex inner world of the gifted. In Giftedness 101, giftedness is defined as a psychological reality with powerful ramifications throughout the lifespan. A much-needed book on the psychology of giftedness rather than eminence, there are 37 pages of references to support the view that giftedness is a different way of experiencing.

This 290-page book, published by Springer Publishing, New York, passionately reflects Linda Silverman's 68 years of experience in the field.

Visit our store to order your copy!
https://gifteddevelopment.org/gdcstore/p/giftedness101

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01/13/2026

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Email from Gifted Development Center Reflect on the Year Ahead - What Will You Create with Your Gift?   DONATE Dear Friend, As we welcome the New Year, we want to begin with our sincere thanks. Your g

01/13/2026

A Child’s Voice – After School, I Need You to Know
The Child Who Masks

Earlier today I shared the swan model.

The one that looks calm on the surface, gliding through the school day — while underneath, it’s paddling fast just to stay afloat.

This is that same child, speaking now.

When I come out of school, I’m not being “dramatic”.
I’m not suddenly difficult.
I’m not undoing all the good behaviour you were told about.

I’ve been holding it together all day.

I’ve pushed feelings down so I didn’t stand out.
I’ve copied others so I could fit in.
I’ve kept my stims small and hidden.
I’ve smiled when I didn’t feel OK.
I’ve tried to remember every rule so no one got cross.
I’ve ignored what felt too loud, too bright, too much.

And by the time I reach you, there’s nothing left in the tank.

What looks like defiance, tears, shutdown, or anger after school is often exhaustion from masking.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone — and neither is your child.

To SAVE, click on the image, tap the three dots, and choose Save.
If you’d like the boy version, comment BOY below.

My Masking Toolkit supports parents and educators to understand masking, recognise the hidden load, and reduce the pressure children carry just to be accepted. Link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.










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The GDC provides in-depth assessment, counseling, consulting services and innovative materials. GDC provides true expertise and experience with gifted issues and the unique perspective of looking at giftedness from the inside-- as advanced awareness, emotional intensity, and asynchrony. The GDC has helped over 5800 families better understand and nurture their children's development. Parents have learned about their own giftedness as well. We have published the only journal on adult giftedness, Advanced Development Journal, which has brought greater self-awareness to parents.