Profoundly gifted children come from every walk of life. They can be found in every socioeconomic class and race. Genius also lies in many different areas: languages, art, music, mechanics, engineering, mathematics, the ability to read people, creativity, organization, science, etc. Profoundly gifted children may or may not be on the autistic spectrum. Just because a child is profoundly gifted in one area does not mean that all learning comes easy to them. In fact, the term twice exceptional refers to those who are both exceptionally gifted, and fit in the group often labeled learning disabled.
When a child is not allowed to accelerate, and grow in his abilities, the child and society pay the price. Each of these profoundly gifted children carry with them an intensity. Their drive and brilliance are at their very core; it is a huge part of what makes them tick. When deprived of nurturing and acceptance they often begin to close down. This can be seen as underachieving (so as to fit in), becoming disruptive, depressed, withdrawn, turning to gangs for acceptance, and/or anger. Their souls are crushed. Those who could have achieved so much are resigned to mediocracy, never getting to see what they might have done and become. This is a loss for the child and society.
When a profoundly gifted child is nurtured and allowed to grow and achieve, their genius shines. When given opportunities for growth they accelerate at unprecedented levels. When they are validated for who they are, and what they are interested in, they blossom. Their lives are focused and filled with enthusiasm. Because of their unique gifts they are able to make huge and significant contributions to society. By nurturing our profoundly gifted children we are nurturing one of our greatest and most irreplaceable natural resources. Their lives are changed for the better and so is the world around them.
Michelangelo is an example of a child who was nurtured in his profound giftedness. At a young age he was tutored and mentored at the feet of the greatest artists of his time. Hundreds of years later Michelangelo is a household name and his works will forever be treasured.
At Ore Academy we are reaching out to families with profoundly gifted children regardless of where they come from and what challenges they may have. Your contributions will help make Ore Academy accessible to these families and children.
Join us in becoming involved in the cause of nurturing these exceptional children. Visit www.OreAcademy.org, subscribe to our blog and newsletter, share with friends, or donate time, money, or talents. Because of your generosity genius will shine! Perhaps one day you will be able to look back and say, “I helped a Michelangelo, Mozart, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Helen Keller, Stephen Hawking, or Bill Gates reach their greatness.”
Together we are making a difference!
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ReplyDelete“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in or the kind of car I drove . . . but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child”
This is from picture poster that hangs at the end of our down stairs hall.