Parents of gifted learners may find dealing with their child’s social-emotional issues is as challenging as meeting his or her intellectual needs.

Common social-emotional challenges	Resources and Support
Difficulty making friends & connecting with peers –   Often gifted children have specific, advanced interests or a sophisticated sense of humor not shared or understood by their classmates	Play Partner or Sure Shelter: What Gifted Children Look for in Friendship By Miraca U.M. Gross
Perfectionism –   Setting unreasonable, unattainable goals may keep students feeling inadequate	What’s Wrong With Perfect by Dr. Sylvia Rimm Working with Perfectionist Students by Jere Brophy
Excitability –   Enthusiasm for ideas, high energy, a burning desire to talk about their perceptions can be unwelcome traits or habits demanding a great deal of attention from others	Dabrowski/Advanced Development
Sensitivity –   Many gifted children are highly empathetic and compassionate, yet they may struggle to find ways to address their feelings	Gifted Children and Sensitivity by Sandra Berger
Underachievement –   Sometimes gifted learners fail to achieve at a level commensurate with their ability. Many factors – internal and external - can influence an underachiever’s success.	Dealing with the Stereotype of Underachievement by Jim Delisle   Overcoming Underachievement by Dr. Suzanne Schneider
Multiple Exceptionalities-   Gifted students who have additional exceptionalities like ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, etc. may present a conundrum for parents and teachers alike. Sensitivity to their individual differences is essential to their success	Alphabet Kids: Gifted Kids with AD/HD, AS, OCD and TS By Patricia Schuler   Imagine Teaching Robin Williams: Twice Exceptional Children in Your School by Carolyn Cosmos   Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children By James Webb

Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) is an organization dedicated to helping gifted children overcome these social-emotional challenges. Their articles and resources are very informative and helpful.