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Background Information on Multiple Intelligences

Find information on Multiple Intelligences -- what this means for your child and your understanding of him or her.

In this article, you will find:

What do the special gift checklists measure?

These checklists will give you an indication of where your children's talents lie, and the accompanying results pages will show you the kinds things you can do to encourage those talents. But these checklists provide only a sampling of the more characteristic signs of Gardner's intelligences.

The intention of this offering is not to label children, but to give you an idea of where your children's untapped talents and areas of weakness may lie. As a parent, you are the best judge of your children's likes, dislikes, and intelligences.

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