Dr. Gatto-Walden has helped parents, educators, and administrators understand and accept the multifaceted inner world, needs, and concerns of gifted individuals. Dr. Gatto-Walden has been a featured speaker at international and national gifted conferences and educational workshops. She is chair-elect of the Global Awareness Division of the National Association for Gifted Children. She is also a Senior Fellow for the Institute of Educational Advancement, which serves profoundly gifted youth through various programs including Yunasa, a holistic summer camp.

WOGI welcomes Dr. Gatto-Walden as a guest expert answering common questions and
addressing important concerns related to parenting gifted children.

How can I find out if my child might be eligible for gifted in Florida?

The school tells us not to worry since he is gifted and will pick up what he is missing.  How can we be sure?

My local district is considering changing the way service is provided for gifted students.  What can I do to advocate for appropriate service?

Might I already be seeing gifted traits in my 3-year-old?

If my child is so bright, why can't she perform well in all subjects?  Can children be gifted and not demonstrate their heightened abilities?

What can we, as parents, expect as our gifted child approaches teen years?

How is the Gifted program funded in the state of Florida?

My gifted child seems to be having a hard time fitting in with her peers. How can I help her?

What can I do to foster a positive relationship with my child’s school?

“And so it is summer, now what?”