The document announces a showing and discussion of a video by SENG that highlights the widespread but largely unknown problem of gifted children being misdiagnosed with disorders like ADHD or Asperger's Syndrome. After the video, the Pikes Peak Association for Gifted Students invites attendees to join in planning support for gifted students in the Pikes Peak region and seek volunteers for officer positions and committees. The event will be held on May 15th from 6:30-8:00 pm at the East Library.

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The Pikes Peak Association for Gifted Students (PPAGS) presents a
showing and discussion of:
The Misdiagnosis of Gifted Children
(video by SENG)
In an informative and captivating video, SENG highlights the plight of gifted children who are
misdiagnosed with disorders such as ADHD or Asperger's Syndrome. Misdiagnosis of gifted
children is a widespread problem, but still largely unknown to healthcare professionals, educators,
and parents. To protect our children from inappropriate diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment, and to
promote their social and intellectual development, we must educate people about the potential for
misinterpreting characteristics of giftedness as symptoms of pathology.
(To learn more, listen to James T. Webb, Ph.D., author, founder of SENG, discuss the common
characteristics, challenges, and myths of gifted children. His presentation is an excellent overview
of the topic of giftedness for novices and experts alike. (57 min.)
http://videos.med.wisc.edu/videos/32540)
Following the discussion, please join with PPAGS to plan a roadmap for
supporting gifted students in the Pikes Peak Region.
Please consider getting involved with PPAGS . . . before closing the
meeting, we will seek volunteers for PPAGS officer positions and
committee members.
When: Tuesday, May 15th from 6:30-8:00pm
Where: East Library
5550 N. Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
Why: To build a strong local organization to support gifted
learners in our region
PPAGS is the newest affiliate of Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT).
For additional information, please contact Michelle Freddolino at (719) 237-5793 or michelle@pikespeakgifted.org.
http://www.pikespeakgifted.org/