​The Gifted Child Clinic in Balmain, Sydney provides experienced assessment and support for gifted and high-potential children, recognising that exceptional ability often presents alongside complex developmental and psychological needs. Our comprehensive giftedness assessments identify intellectual strengths and potential, whilst our clinical expertise ensures that any co-occurring conditions—including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, or learning differences—are properly understood within the context of high ability.

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Giftedness rarely exists in isolation. Many highly able children experience what is termed "twice-exceptional" presentation, where intellectual gifts coincide with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD or ASD, or with specific learning disorders. These combinations can mask one another, leading to years of misunderstanding and missed opportunities. Our assessments for ADHD and autism are conducted with particular sensitivity to the presentations seen in gifted populations, where advanced vocabulary and compensatory strategies may obscure underlying difficulties.

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We offer tailored support for the mental health challenges that frequently accompany high potential, including perfectionism, existential anxiety, social isolation, and underachievement. Our clinical approach integrates an understanding of gifted development with evidence-based therapeutic interventions, ensuring that children receive care that honours both their exceptional strengths and their genuine struggles.

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Whether you are seeking a formal assessment of giftedness, diagnostic clarity regarding neurodiversity, or therapeutic support for a twice-exceptional child, The Gifted Child Clinic provides a considered, thorough service grounded in both clinical rigour and an appreciation for the nuances of exceptional development.