An institute built to understand children
Our starting point is simple: a child’s behaviour is the most incomplete information we have about them.
What we believe
Every child is bigger than a label. High potential does not automatically lead to success; when it is misread, it can look like boredom, anxiety or withdrawal from school. That is why we focus on understanding first, and supporting second.
Özel Yetenekliler Enstitüsü was founded to support gifted, high-potential and often misunderstood children together with their families and teachers.
How we work
- ObservationWe observe the child in different settings, without judgement.
- Multiple hypothesesWe consider and test more than one explanation for a behaviour.
- Context analysisWe look at the influence of home, school and peers separately.
- StrengthsWe identify the abilities and interests support will build on.
- InterventionWe plan concrete, measurable steps for family, school and child.
- Follow-upWe review progress in regular meetings.
Our values
Respect for individual differences
Every child has a unique profile; we don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions.
Scientific rigour
Standardised tools and current research underpin our interpretations.
Working with families and schools
We aim to speak the same language as the adults in the child’s life.
Clear communication
We share findings without jargon, with recommendations you can use.
What we don’t do
We don’t promise diagnoses, we don’t guarantee outcomes and we don’t play on parents’ worries. When a medical evaluation is needed, we refer families to child and adolescent psychiatry or other relevant specialists.
Let’s start with a short initial call.
We listen to your question and decide together what kind of support fits.