Underachieving gifted students are a world wide phenomena. Estimates of lost potential range from a conservative 17% to as high as 50% of talented students who fail to reach their potential. The problem of underachievement is a source of frustration to students themselves and to parents and teachers who, despite valiant efforts, fail to harness the giftedness of their students.

The good news is that these students can be turned around by intervention programs which address the root cause of their underachievement. Identification and needs analysis is a vital step in provision of an effective intervention program for gifted underachievers. When such a program is provided, progress is swift and the learning and behavioral changes surprise parents and teachers alike.

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