As parents and advocates attempt to discuss giftedness, they are often confronted with common myths. The people quoting these myths are usually genuinely unaware that their information is incorrect. Raising awareness about giftedness requires that we gently but actively correct these myths whenever we hear them, being especially mindful to help people understand not only what giftedness is, but also what it is not.  This handout lists many common myths about giftedness as well as information that will assist you in clarifying them in a manner that generally resonates well with people.

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