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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