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The general perception that a gifted child will excel with little effort or guidance is as far from the truth as can be. If anything, such children have special needs that need special attention.

Awkwardness and blank stares don’t help; understanding and empathy do.
Parents of special needs children typically experience depression and exhaustion, living a life full of intense feelings and difficult decisions, and the constant fear of what the future holds for their child in an inflexible world.
Special needs is a broad term covering many conditions, but the common thread bringing them together is the triangle of support, which is crucial for adaptability and integration.