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.