In this webinar, Mimi Wellisch discusses giftedness in children, including the definition of giftedness, all around giftedness versus specific giftedness and examples, of how a gifted child may present. There will be suggestions of educational options to include in the assessment report, based on test outcomes, and information on some education policies in the different states and territories.  

Participants will learn what characteristics may be recognised in gifted children prior to assessment and the difference between giftedness and autism or ADHD, as well as the concepts of asynchronous development and twice exceptionality.

Some of the widely held myths about giftedness will also be addressed, including giftedness and achievement, overexcitabilities, and neurodiversity.

About our presenter:  Mimi Wellisch 

Mimi Wellisch is a registered psychologist with a PhD in Psychology as well as degrees in Early Childhood from Macquarie University. Mimi taught in and directed early childhood services in both urban and rural areas for over 2 decades. Her work has included school counselling, supervision of tertiary early childhood students, and monitoring children’s services for the NSW Department of Education. 

Mimi found her passion in advocating for gifted children.  She is the author of a number of books and numerous peer-reviewed articles and has presented papers and workshops at many local and international conferences. Mimi held executive positions for the former NSW Association for Gifted and Talented Children, and was the Director of Clever Kids Consultancy, a service for gifted children and their families for more than 20 years, where she assessed potentially gifted children and provided advice for families. 

Webinar timing: 1:00 – 2:00 pm AEST

Access to the recording of this webinar: A recording of this webinar will be available through the CPD Webinar Library, but for the best experience and the opportunity to ask your questions, join us live. Everyone who registers will be advised via email as soon as the recording is available. Members have unlimited access to the recording, and non-members will have access for 6 months.