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Featured Reading on Executive Function

Featured Reading on Executive Function

Thank you to the many people who attended our recent chapter meeting with Mary Wandrei, PhD. Several of you attended a St. Croix Valley Gifted event for the first time! Find links below to recommended reading Dr. Wandrei mentioned, along with videos that go into more depth on understanding gifted youth. Remember to explore Gifted 101 as a next step.

We’re pleased to be able to invite speakers like Dr. Wandrei thanks to people who choose to become MCGT members. Part of your annual dues come directly to our chapter, which allows us to reserve event space for local meetings, print meeting materials, provide this website, and host experts in the GT education field.

If you attend chapter events or find value in our online resources, please renew or join MCGT online. Think of your decision as a way to boost support for gifted youth right here in the St. Croix Valley.MSK_Sleepless

Executive Function | Reading & Video Resources

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka‘s website, parentchildhelp.com, lists all of her published titles, though Dr. Wandrei mentioned two books in particular to help parents and educators support GT learners who struggle with executive function:

  1. Sleepless in America
  2. Raising Your Spirited Child

Dr. James T. Webb, founder of SENG and President of Great Potential Press, has been recognized as being among the top 25 most influential psychologists in gifted education. Two of his books also surfaced as resources during our chapter meeting:

  1. A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children
  2. Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults

WebbParentingFurther reading and resources related to Dr. Webb’s work:

Dr. Richard Cash via UC Irvine Extension, 5 Feb 2013