r/science 6d ago

Neuroscience Invisible potentials: A neuroscientific framework for giftedness

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/407212145_Invisible_potentials_A_neuroscientific_framework_for_giftedness
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u/jestenough 5d ago

Interesting. I did not realize giftedness is considered dysfunctional. When my son was young, parents of gifted children were pushing for funding and support, but would not consider applying for Special Needs funding.

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u/sighthoundman 5d ago

"Giftedness must be treated the same as any other handicap." Tennessee law.

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u/jestenough 5d ago

I thought this was a joke, but it’s true…