Jenseits der Norm - hochbegabt und hoch sensibel?

The author describes the opportunities and challenges in social relationships as well as the emotional difficulties that can arise in gifted children and adults. She presents ways to navigate the crisis of feeling different. Approximately two million children, adolescents, and adults in Germany are considered gifted. They not only achieve intellectual excellence in various fields but are also generally above average in emotional and sensory sensitivity. Case studies and background information provide insights into the unique aspects of emotional experiences, sensory perception, social relationships, and coping with everyday life. Feelings of being different, along with emotional and sensory hypersensitivity, can create problems for gifted children and adults that significantly impact social interactions.