Insights to Help Gifted Learners Find Their Flow

Every parent wants to see their child happy, engaged and making meaningful progress at school. Yet for many families of a gifted child, the reality can be quite different. Some children love learning at home but seem disengaged in the classroom. Others achieve well academically while feeling unchallenged, bored or increasingly reluctant to attend school. Knowing your child is capable of more is one thing. Knowing how to advocate for the educational support they need is anothe

Part 1: For Families Supporting the Back-to-School Transition for Young Gifted Children For many families, the final weeks of the school holidays can feel long, with parents counting down the days until routines return. And yet, for some children, the first weeks back at school can feel surprisingly hard, even for those who generally enjoy school. This is more common than many parents expect. For young gifted and twice-exceptional children in particular, the adjustment back t

ADHD diagnoses among Australian school-aged children have risen noticeably over the past decade. Do you ever wonder what’s behind this trend? This shift tells a positive story of progress in understanding, managing and supporting these children, however there is still much more we can do. Doctors and psychologists now have a much better awareness of the range and complexity of ADHD presentations, and diagnostic tools have significantly improved in recent years. Many children

Underachievement is one of the most highly researched topics in gifted education. Not all gifted students excel academically, and some of the most capable minds in our classrooms are sitting bored, disengaged, and unmotivated. This underachievement often goes unnoticed and instead, the child may be labelled as disruptive or difficult. Globally, an alarming number of high-potential learners are not reaching their full potential. When left unaddressed, the consequences can affe

The foundational concept of Flow Education draws inspiration from the pioneering work of psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. While completing my Master’s of Gifted Education, I delved into Csikszentmihalyi's work and discovered the transformative power of 'flow'. Reflecting on my time as an adolescent, I recall moments of 'flow' in my musical pursuits, particularly through playing the guitar. Conversely, my brother found his own state of 'flow' in activities such as swimmin