There is a crisis in this country related to giftedness/creativity. Unfortunately, many of our brightest, most creative and independent thinkers are being incorrectly diagnosed with mental disorders that pathologize traits and characteristics that are actually normal among the gifted population. These children and adults receive pathological labels which injure their sense of self, perhaps so that they may be more acceptable to schools, families, and society. It is analogous to the phenomenon in which one crab, about to escape the bucket, is pulled back down by the other crabs.

  There is widespread ignorance among healthcare professionals about what constitutes "normal" in the gifted/creative population. Diagnoses are frequently dispensed based on symptoms or outward characteristics without considering context and with little understanding about gifted/creative persons.

  Few physicians, psychologists, therapists or teachers receive any education about even the most common characteristics of giftedness. Dr. Fuller spent an entire year in a professional program specifically learning about giftedness and how to nurture it.

Coaching Services for Parents of Gifted Children

  Dr. Fuller delights in "coaching" parents of gifted children so that they can better nurture their children's gifts through greater awareness of their social and emotional needs. I find great satisfaction in helping gifted adolescents and adults embrace their gifts, release damaging misconceptions about themselves, and lead fully creative, passionate and engaged lives.