a global leader in
Assessment, Advocacy & Research
for the gifted since 1979
Since 1979, the Gifted Development Center (GDC) has served as a global leader in the assessment and development of gifted individuals of all ages. We support giftedness throughout the lifespan. Through our work, we have changed the lives of over 6,000 children and their families worldwide. We also build awareness and understanding of giftedness, through research, advocacy and development of national policy.
Our philosophy is child-centered: we put your child first. We focus on understanding your child’s inner world (over-excitabilities, emotions, perceptions, relationships, personality, etc.), rather than on his or her potential for success. We see giftedness as a pervasive way of being in the world.
We provide assessment, advocacy, counseling, books, articles, access to the Advanced Development Journal, and a Speakers’ Bureau to educate the public about the needs of gifted children and adults. We have not raised our prices in a decade, as we are committed to assessing and developing the inner lives of the gifted.
"Giftedness is not what you do or how hard you work. It is who you are. You think differently. You experience life intensely. You care about injustice. You seek meaning. You appreciate and strive for the exquisite. You are painfully sensitive. You are extremely complex. You cherish integrity. Your truth-telling has gotten you in trouble. Should 98% of the population find you odd, seek the company of those who love you just the way you are. You are not broken. You do not need to be fixed. You are utterly fascinating."
- Dr. Linda Silverman
The Latest from GDC
The President’s Report to the board for 2024 is Here!
Curious about what we’ve been up to the past year? Review our President’s Report for 2024 here.
Volume 19 of Advanced Development Journal, is now available!
In Volume 19, with Guest Editor, Michele Kane, authors, poets, and artists address the theme, “The Journey toward Transcendence.” Each author provides insight into the meaning of personality growth through transcendence. Examples of the process include self-transcendence, self-acceptance, authenticity, spirituality, introspection, and moral development.
