Understanding and meeting the unique needs of gifted children is crucial for nurturing their exceptional abilities and fostering their development. Dr. Valerie Hoffman specializes in providing comprehensive assessments for giftedness, including evaluations of intellectual abilities (IQ), to ensure the accurate identification of gifted children for tailored educational services.
The assessment process for giftedness includes the use of a standardized, individually administered assessment of cognitive ability, including an IQ score and assessment of verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative reasoning abilities required for gifted eligibility determination.
Dr. Hoffman also recognizes the importance of addressing the social-emotional needs of gifted children. To that end, Dr. Hoffman particularly enjoys working with gifted youth in therapy to address common issues of anxiety and perfectionism, as well as the myriad of social-emotional needs that twice-gifted students often have. To help these children and their parents navigate their unique social and emotional experiences, she provides guidance and support, fostering resilience and well-being.