Key Takeaways: While academic performance is often seen as the primary indicator of a student's future success, resilience, and social competency are equally important. These skills help students manage stress, navigate social situations, and build strong relationships, which are critical for success in school and their future careers. Gifted students...
Dr. Steven Pfeiffer is the co-author of MHS’ Gifted Rating Scales™ Second Edition (GRS™ 2), and author of his latest book, Parenting from the Heart, Raising Resilient and Successful Smart Kids. We sat down with Dr. Pfeiffer to discuss his early work in psychology and his entry into the gifted field—along...
The true story shared below captures the ongoing journey of a remarkable boy and his parents as they navigate the complexities of growing up with a unique blend of gifts and challenges, a blend that makes him twice-exceptional. A student’s journey “My son is three, and he is a wonder. He never...
MHS is proud and excited to announce the release of the Gifted Rating Scales™ Second Edition (GRS™ 2). Originally published in 2003, the Gifted Rating Scales™ (GRS™; Pfeiffer & Jarosewich, 2003) were conceptualized at a time when Intelligence Quotient (IQ) was often being used as the sole determinant of whether a...
