[B]    Does giftedness "disappear" or diminish in adulthood? Explain.

[C]   How satisfied are you that you have achieved up to your own expectations? Other's expectations?

[D]   Do you think being labeled as gifted is a blessing or a burden for a young person? How about an adult? Explain.

[E]    When you look at your extended family, do you note any adults who you consider to be gifted? If so, was this person's giftedness noted in childhood or adolescence? In what ways and by whom? How was this person's giftedness addressed in his/her younger years? Explain.

[F]    As a gifted adult, what situations allow you to be yourself?

[G]   Are there ever any circumstances or situations in which you would disguise or downplay your advanced abilities or giftedness? Explain.

[H]   Are the gifted adults you know more perceptive as well as more intelligent than most people? If yes, in what ways? If no, why not?

[I]     Gifted children and adults have often been noted as being emotionally "overexcitable"—highs are really high, and lows very low. Have you noted this overexcitability in any gifted adults you know, including yourself? How do friends, family and co-workers respond to overexcitabilities? Explain.

[J]     From your experience as a gifted adult, what do these overexcitabilities "look like"?

[K]   Many say that gifted adults work for perfection in everything they do, which can lead to a sense of listlessness and anxiety in middle age. Do you agree or disagree with this belief? Explain.

[L]    As a gifted adult, what advice would you give to gifted adolescents to "smooth their transition" into the adult world?

[M]  What organizations, publications or resources have been most helpful to you understand your giftedness as an adult?

[N]   What didn't we ask about that we should have? Explain.

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Demographic Information

Which choice best describes the make-up of your local community: Rural Suburban Urban

Would your family be identified as a minority by federal definition?

Yes
No

In what state, territory or country does your family reside?

What is your age?

Please describe the members of your family (e.g., number of children, ages/grades and which are gifted; are parents gifted?; grandparents gifted?; total number of family living in household; etc.):

Describe your family make up (e.g., one biological parent, one step-parent, two step-children, one grandparent, three pets (two dogs, one parrot), etc.):

 

Has anyone in your family been identified as Highly/Profoundly gifted?

Yes
No

If yes, please describe any unique qualities this has added to your family life.

 

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