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- [Should I Ask More Questions or Wait for My Child to Bring It Up? ](https://perceptivechildren.org/should-i-ask-more-questions-or-wait-for-my-child-to-bring-it-up/) - Your child tells you something unexpected. Maybe they describe seeing someone you cannot see. Maybe they tell you about a dream that felt unusually real. Perhaps they suddenly know something they seemingly had no way of knowing, or describe a strong impression about a person or place. You listen. You try not to look startled. And then, after the conversation ends, a different question begins running through your
- [Supporting Perceptive Children Without Making Their Experiences Their Identity ](https://perceptivechildren.org/supporting-perceptive-children-without-making-their-experiences-their-identity/) - As parents learn more about their child's perceptive nature, it is natural to want to understand and support what they are experiencing. Reading books, asking questions, finding trusted resources, and having thoughtful conversations are all positive steps. However, one of the most important things parents can do is remember that their child's unusual perceptions are only
- [Is My Child's Feeling Intuition or Anxiety? A Parent's Guide to Understanding the Difference ](https://perceptivechildren.org/is-my-childs-feeling-intuition-or-anxiety-a-parents-guide-to-understanding-the-difference-2/) - One of the most common questions parents ask isn't whether their child is having unusual experiences—it's how to understand what those experiences actually mean. A child refuses to enter a building because "something feels wrong." They become uneasy around a particular person without being able to explain why. They wake from a vivid dream convinced something is
- [Is My Child's Feeling Intuition or Anxiety? A Parent's Guide to Understanding the Difference ](https://perceptivechildren.org/is-my-childs-feeling-intuition-or-anxiety-a-parents-guide-to-understanding-the-difference/) - One of the most common questions parents ask isn't whether their child is having unusual experiences—it's how to understand what those experiences actually mean. A child refuses to enter a building because "something feels wrong." They become uneasy around a particular person without being able to explain why. They wake from a vivid dream convinced something is
- [Should You Tell Your Child's Teacher About Their Perceptive Experiences? ](https://perceptivechildren.org/should-you-tell-your-childs-teacher-about-their-perceptive-experiences/) - As a new school year begins, many parents of perceptive children face a question they may not have considered before: Should I tell my child's teacher about their experiences? Perhaps your child has shared intuitive impressions, vivid dreams, or unusual experiences at home. Maybe they are highly empathic and become overwhelmed by the emotions of others. Or perhaps they have described
- [Preparing Perceptive Children for a Successful Return to School ](https://perceptivechildren.org/preparing-perceptive-children-for-a-successful-return-to-school/) - As July comes to an end, many families begin shifting their attention toward the upcoming school year. New teachers, new classrooms, changing schedules, and increased social demands are right around the corner. For some children, the return to school is exciting. For others, it brings uncertainty. For perceptive children, the transition can feel particularly significant because it
- [Helping Perceptive Children Feel Comfortable Being Themselves Around Others ](https://perceptivechildren.org/helping-perceptive-children-feel-comfortable-being-themselves-around-others/) - Learn how parents can help perceptive children build confidence, develop self-acceptance, and feel comfortable being themselves around others.
- [Teaching Perceptive Children How to Speak Up for Their Needs ](https://perceptivechildren.org/teaching-perceptive-children-how-to-speak-up-for-their-needs/) - Learn how parents can help perceptive children develop self-advocacy skills, communicate their needs, and build lasting confidence.
- [Why Perceptive Children Often Notice Problems Before Other People Do ](https://perceptivechildren.org/why-perceptive-children-often-notice-problems-before-other-people-do/) - Learn why perceptive children often recognize emotional shifts, problems, and patterns before others and how parents can support this awareness.
- [Helping Perceptive Children Trust Themselves Without Needing Constant Reassurance ](https://perceptivechildren.org/helping-perceptive-children-trust-themselves-without-needing-constant-reassurance/) - Learn how parents can help perceptive children build self-trust, confidence, and emotional resilience without relying on constant reassurance.
- [When Perceptive Children Encounter Skepticism or Dismissal From Others ](https://perceptivechildren.org/when-perceptive-children-encounter-skepticism-or-dismissal-from-others/) - Learn how parents can help perceptive children handle skepticism or dismissal about psychic or ESP experiences with confidence and resilience.
- [Helping Perceptive Children Navigate Independence Away From Home ](https://perceptivechildren.org/helping-perceptive-children-navigate-independence-away-from-home/) - Learn how parents can help perceptive children manage camps, sleepovers, and time away from home with confidence and emotional stability.
- [What to Do When a Perceptive Child Feels Overwhelmed in Public Spaces ](https://perceptivechildren.org/what-to-do-when-a-perceptive-child-feels-overwhelmed-in-public-spaces/) - Learn how parents can help perceptive children manage overwhelm in crowded public spaces with calm, grounding support strategies.
- [How Perceptive Children Handle New Environments Like Camps, Travel, and Group Activities ](https://perceptivechildren.org/how-perceptive-children-handle-new-environments-like-camps-travel-and-group-activities/) - Learn how parents can support perceptive children through camps, travel, and summer transitions with calm, grounding strategies.
- [The Telepathy Tapes and Children Who “Know Things”: How to Understand Unexplained Awareness in Kids ](https://perceptivechildren.org/the-telepathy-tapes-and-children-who-know-things-how-to-understand-unexplained-awareness-in-kids/) - Why do some kids seem to know things they weren’t told? Learn how to respond calmly after The Telepathy Tapes and support your child.
- [The Telepathy Tapes and Highly Perceptive Children: How to Tell When an Experience Needs Support ](https://perceptivechildren.org/the-telepathy-tapes-and-highly-perceptive-children-how-to-tell-when-an-experience-needs-support/) - Learn when a child’s intuitive or unusual experiences need support after The Telepathy Tapes—and how to respond with clarity and confidence.
- [The Telepathy Tapes and Children Who See or Hear Things: How Parents Can Respond Without Fear ](https://perceptivechildren.org/the-telepathy-tapes-and-children-who-see-or-hear-things-how-parents-can-respond-without-fear-2/) - Learn how to respond calmly when a child sees or hears things after The Telepathy Tapes—without fear, dismissal, or overreaction.
- [The Telepathy Tapes and Imaginary Friends: When a Child’s Companion Feels Spiritually Meaningful ](https://perceptivechildren.org/the-telepathy-tapes-and-imaginary-friends-when-a-childs-companion-feels-spiritually-meaningful-2/) - Learn how to understand imaginary friends after The Telepathy Tapes and when a child’s companion may feel meaningful, comforting, or more complex.
- [What Parents Should Know About The Telepathy Tapes—and What to Do if Your Child Has Similar Experiences ](https://perceptivechildren.org/what-parents-should-know-about-the-telepathy-tapes-and-what-to-do-if-your-child-has-similar-experiences-2/) - Learn how to respond calmly if your child has unusual or intuitive experiences inspired by The Telepathy Tapes—without fear or overreaction.
- [Supporting Creative and Intuitive Strengths in Perceptive Children ](https://perceptivechildren.org/supporting-creative-and-intuitive-strengths-in-perceptive-children/) - Learn how parents can support creativity and intuition in perceptive children without overemphasizing psychic or ESP experiences.
- [When Children Share Psychic or ESP Experiences With Friends: What Parents Should Know ](https://perceptivechildren.org/when-children-share-psychic-or-esp-experiences-with-friends-what-parents-should-know/) - Learn how parents can guide perceptive children in safely sharing psychic or ESP experiences with peers and handling social reactions.
- [Helping Perceptive Children Feel Confident Rather Than “Different” ](https://perceptivechildren.org/helping-perceptive-children-feel-confident-rather-than-different/) - Learn how parents can support perceptive children with psychic or ESP experiences in building confidence without feeling different or isolated.
- [When Perceptive Children Start Asking Bigger Questions About Their Experiences ](https://perceptivechildren.org/when-perceptive-children-start-asking-bigger-questions-about-their-experiences/) - Learn how parents can respond when perceptive children ask deeper questions about psychic or ESP experiences with calm, supportive guidance.
- [The Telepathy Tapes and Children Who See or Hear Things: How Parents Can Respond Without Fear](https://perceptivechildren.org/the-telepathy-tapes-and-children-who-see-or-hear-things-how-parents-can-respond-without-fear/) - Learn how to respond calmly when a child sees or hears things after The Telepathy Tapes—without fear, dismissal, or overreaction.
- [The Telepathy Tapes and Imaginary Friends: When a Child’s Companion Feels Spiritually Meaningful ](https://perceptivechildren.org/the-telepathy-tapes-and-imaginary-friends-when-a-childs-companion-feels-spiritually-meaningful/) - Learn how to understand imaginary friends after The Telepathy Tapes and when a child’s companion may feel meaningful, comforting, or more complex.
- [What Parents Should Know About The Telepathy Tapes—and What to Do if Your Child Has Similar Experiences ](https://perceptivechildren.org/what-parents-should-know-about-the-telepathy-tapes-and-what-to-do-if-your-child-has-similar-experiences/) - Learn how to respond calmly if your child has unusual or intuitive experiences inspired by The Telepathy Tapes—without fear or overreaction.
- [Sleep, Nighttime, and Psychic Experiences in Perceptive Children ](https://perceptivechildren.org/sleep-nighttime-and-psychic-experiences-in-perceptive-children/) - Learn how spring sleep changes can affect perceptive children and how parents can respond calmly to nighttime psychic or ESP experiences.
- [Helping Perceptive Children Stay Grounded at School and in Social Settings ](https://perceptivechildren.org/helping-perceptive-children-stay-grounded-at-school-and-in-social-settings/) - Learn how parents can support perceptive children with psychic or ESP sensitivity in busy school and social environments.
- [Spring Transitions and Psychic or ESP Sensitivity in Perceptive Children ](https://perceptivechildren.org/spring-transitions-and-psychic-or-esp-sensitivity-in-perceptive-children/) - Learn how spring schedule changes can heighten psychic or ESP sensitivity in perceptive children and how parents can provide calm, grounded support.
- [Imaginary Friends, Psychic Companions, and ESP: How Parents of Perceptive Children Can Tell the Difference](https://perceptivechildren.org/imaginary-friends-psychic-companions-and-esp-how-parents-of-perceptive-children-can-tell-the-difference/) - Learn how parents of perceptive children can understand imaginary friends, psychic companions, and ESP experiences with calm, informed guidance.
- [Is It Normal for Children to Have Psychic or Paranormal Experiences?](https://perceptivechildren.org/is-it-normal-for-children-to-have-psychic-or-paranormal-experiences/) - Learn how common psychic or paranormal experiences are in children and how parents can respond calmly, safely, and with informed support.
- [When a Child Reports Psychic or ESP Experiences: How Parents of Perceptive Children Can Respond Safely](https://perceptivechildren.org/when-a-child-reports-psychic-or-esp-experiences-how-parents-of-perceptive-children-can-respond-safely/) - Learn how parents of perceptive children can respond calmly and safely when a child reports psychic or ESP experiences.
- [When Your Child Feels ‘Different’: How to Support Without Labels ](https://perceptivechildren.org/when-your-child-feels-different-how-to-support-without-labels/) - “I Don’t Feel Like Other Kids” Many parents hear this quietly—sometimes whispered at bedtime, sometimes blurted out in frustration after school. A child may struggle to explain what they mean, only that they feel out of place, misunderstood, or somehow not the same as their peers. For perceptive and sensitive children, this feeling can emerge
- [What to Say (and Not Say) When Your Child Describes an Unusual Experience ](https://perceptivechildren.org/what-to-say-and-not-say-when-your-child-describes-an-unusual-experience/) - When Your Child Shares Something You Weren’t Expecting Children don’t always announce unusual experiences cautiously. They may say something surprising in the car, at bedtime, or while brushing their teeth—often casually, without the fear or alarm an adult might feel. A child might mention sensing something no one else noticed, feeling a presence, or having
- [Highly Empathic Children: Why Some Kids Absorb Everyone Else’s Feelings ](https://perceptivechildren.org/highly-empathic-children-why-some-kids-absorb-everyone-elses-feelings/) - When Your Child Feels Everything—All at Once Some children don’t just notice how others feel—they feel it with them. A sad classmate, a tense room, an argument across the house—your child absorbs it all. By the end of the day, they may seem exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally flooded, even if nothing “happened” directly to them.
- [My Child Says They See or Hear Things—What Should I Do First? ](https://perceptivechildren.org/my-child-says-they-see-or-hear-things-what-should-i-do-first/) - When a Child Shares Something That Stops You Cold Few moments are more unsettling for a parent than hearing a child calmly say, “I saw someone in my room,” or “I heard a voice talking to me.” Your mind may race instantly toward fear, confusion, or worst-case scenarios. You may wonder whether this is imagination,
- [Imaginary Friends: When It’s Creative Play—and When It’s Something More ](https://perceptivechildren.org/imaginary-friends-when-its-creative-play-and-when-its-something-more/) - When Your Child Talks to Someone You Can’t See Many parents remember having imaginary friends as children—or at least knowing someone who did. For most families, it’s a charming phase that sparks curiosity rather than concern. But for some parents, the experience feels different. The companion seems unusually persistent, emotionally complex, or meaningful to the
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://perceptivechildren.org/faq/) - [showhide type="post" more_text="Show" less_text="Hide"] What is a Perceptive Child? Why am I (Athena Drewes) Interested in Perceptive Children? What is meant by Psychic or ESP or psi phenomenon? What are the common types of psychic phenomena? Clairvoyance Precognition Psychokinesis (PK) Telepathy Mediumship Remote Sensing or Viewing How did my child become psychic? Are children or
- [Testing Children for Paranormal Abilities](https://perceptivechildren.org/testing-children-for-paranormal-abilities/) - Page Index [Hide] Introduction Establishing Rapport The Testing Environment Guarding Against Fraud Cognitive and Developmental Considerations Personality Factors Future Research Postscript References By Athena A. Drewes, PsyD Originally published in “Advances in Parapsychological Research. 8” 1997. McFarland & Co. (pp. 211-220) Introduction Louisa Rhine (1968) wrote in Hidden Channels of the Mind that “the interesting general
- [Children’s ESP Letters](https://perceptivechildren.org/childrens-esp-letters/) - Page Index [Hide] Abstract The Children’s Letters Types Of Letters Submitted Age Ranges and Topics General Information Letters Psychic Experience Letters Types of Frequency of Experiences Table 1 Precognitive Dreams and Intuitive Experiences Precognitive Dreams Additional Experiences When Younger Gender Variables Relationship Between Target Person and Percipient Focus on Friends Table 2 Same-Sex Connection Self as Target
- [Children’s Reincarnation Memories of Previous Lives](https://perceptivechildren.org/childrens-reincarnation-memories-of-previous-lives/) - Life Before Life A Scientific Investigation of Children’s Memories of Previous Lives by Jim B. Tucker, MD Book Review by Athena Athena A. Drewes, PsyD Dr. Tucker so thoroughly and carefully undertakes the systematic presentation and analysis of the evidence in “Life Before Life” that it would make Sherlock Holmes proud. His book reads like a detective
- [Paranormal Phenomenon & Our Sixth Sense](https://perceptivechildren.org/paranormal-phenomena-sixth-sense/) - Phenomena Secrets of the Senses by Donna M. Jackson Book Review by Athena Athena A. Drewes, PsyD Phenomena. Secrets of the Senses. by Donna M. Jackson. Little, Brown and Company, New York, NY., 2008. Pp 174. ISBN-13: 978-0-316-16649-2 (hardcover). $16.99. There are many things that go ‘bump’ in the night that amaze and astound us. “Phenomena. Secrets of
- [What Is a Psychic Child?](https://perceptivechildren.org/child-psychic/) - Athena A. Drewes, Psy.D. & Sally Rhine Feather, Ph.D. Originally published by Rhine Research Center1 Patsy, 14, reported “I dreamed one night this girl would wear a red and black checkered shift, navy blue shoes, which she never wears, and a white blouse. So the next day she wore those very things.” Nancy, 15, shared
- [Kids Who See Ghosts: Athena Drewes Responds](https://perceptivechildren.org/kids-who-see-ghosts/) - Page Index [Hide] Introduction “Is My Child Psychic?” Athena Drewes Responds Drewes’ Personal Psychic Experiences Helping Psychic Children & Their Parents Being Psychic Versus Being Psychotic Steps That Help Kids Research An Increase in the Evolution of Psychic Skills Introduction “Kids Who See Ghosts: How To Guide Them Through Fear”, by Caron B. Goode, Ed.D, NCC. Published
- [Indigo Children w/ psi Abilities](https://perceptivechildren.org/indigo-children-w-psi-abilities/) - Page Index [Hide] What is an Indigo Child? Explore Your Spirit with Kala PSI Children (Audio Podcast) Interview with Athena Children with ESP Precognition Indigo Children & the Sixth Sense Crystal Children & Autism Rhine Research Center Zener Cards & ESP Testing Psychic Research & Help Sometimes it’s NOT Psychic How to be Psychic Psychic Protection Psychic Training What
- [Daughter is Seeing Ghosts](https://perceptivechildren.org/daughter-sees-ghosts/) - How Can I Believe Her? My 10-year-old daughter told me last night that she sees ghosts. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to make her feel insecure or afraid. How can I tell if she is even telling me the truth? I asked her to explain everything and she did in very vivid
- [Granddaughter is Afraid at Home](https://perceptivechildren.org/granddaughter-afraid-home/) - I have a granddaughter who will be 3 this year. In our other home we moved from a few months ago – long story short – it had an odd feel to it and too many noises we couldn’t explain. When she was close to her 2nd birthday she would wave to the staircase but no
- [Psychic Experiences During Childhood (1)](https://perceptivechildren.org/psychic-childhood-1/) - Children Experiencing Psychic Phenomena Video #1 This video is Part 1 of a 4 part series.1 Part 1: Children experiencing psychic phenomena Duration: 26min 40sec 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Drewes 03:40 Beginning of lecture, questions to the audience on psychic experiences 05:40 Paranormal accounts of Dr. Drewes patients as well as of herself as a child 11:45 Dr. Drewes experiences at age
- [Psychic Experiences During Childhood (2)](https://perceptivechildren.org/psychic-experiences-during-childhood-2/) - Children Experiencing Psychic Phenomena Video #2 This video is Part 2 of a 4 part series.1 Part 2: Excerpt from the documentary “Psychic children” Duration: 10min 55sec Click here » for next video, Part 3: Scientific Research of PSI, Children Remembering Past Lives. Video originally published on Rhine Research Center website ». Reshared on Perceptive Children Network with express permission from
- [Autism and Psychic Children](https://perceptivechildren.org/autism-aspergers-psychic-child/) - Autism and The God Connection Redefining the Autistic Experience Through Extraordinary Account of Spiritual Giftedness by William Stillman Book Review by Athena Athena A. Drewes, PsyD (Adjunct Professor, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY) Autism and The God Connection: Redefining the Autistic Experience Through Extraordinary Account of Spiritual Giftedness by William Stillman. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, Inc., 2006. Pp. XIV +
- [Psychic Experiences During Childhood (3)](https://perceptivechildren.org/psychic-childhood-3/) - Scientific Research of PSI, Children Remembering Past Lives Video #3 This video is Part 3 of a 4 part series.1 Part 3: Scientific Research of PSI, Children Remembering Past Lives Duration: 38min 11sec 00:00 Feedback from the audience, preventing children from being medicated 04:55 Scientific research and facts, teacher-child relationship, creativity 07:05 Are younger children more psychic than older children ?
- [ESP Testing in Relation to Child’s IQ](https://perceptivechildren.org/esp-test-psychic-children/) - Article Title: ESP in Relation to Cognitive Development and IQ in Young Children1, 2 Authors: Sally A. Drucker, Athena Drewes, and Larry Rubin Publisher: Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research. Vol. 71, July 1977, 289-298 Reference: Google Scholar » Page Index [Hide] Abstract Introduction Experiment 1 Subjects Procedure ESP Task Conservation Test Results Table 1 (Piaget’s Cognitive Stages) Table 2 (Testing
- [Psychic Experiences During Childhood (4)](https://perceptivechildren.org/psychic-childhood-4/) - Understanding the Psychic Experiences of Childhood Video #4 This video is Part 4 of a 4 part series.1 Part 4: Questions & Answers Duration: 16min 32sec 00:00 Health issues & past-life regressions 03:25 How to help children who have negative psychic experiences, psychic protection 08:40 The feeling of having caused events by precognition 11:20 Children seem to apply filters on their experiences
- [Perceptive Children Support Forum](https://perceptivechildren.org/perceptive-children-support-forum/) - Responding to Children’s Psychic Experiences The Perceptive Children Support Forum is an online resource offering information, validation, and networking opportunities for the perceptive child or teen, their families, and Health Professionals. Could Your Child Be Psychic? “My four year old daughter seems to know what I am thinking. When I was in the kitchen washing dishes and
- [Finding A Ghost - What's Next](https://perceptivechildren.org/identify-ghosts/) - Ghosts, spirits and manipulated ghosts are all folks who have lived as people and have died – this makes them different from Angels or demons who have never been humans.

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- [Home](https://perceptivechildren.org/) - Responding to Children’s Psychic Experiences The Perceptive Children Support Forum, or PCSF for short, is an online resource offering information, validation, and networking opportunities for the perceptive child or teen, their families, and Health Professionals. About The Forum About Dr. Athena Drewes Could Your Child Be Psychic? My four year old daughter seems to know what I
- [Dr. Athena Drewes in the Media](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/video/) - Dr. Athena Drewes in the Media Athena A. Drewes, Psy.D., RPT-S, is a licensed child psychologist, parapsychologist, researcher, author, and speaker known for her work with children who report exceptional or psychic experiences. With more than 45 years of clinical experience supporting children, teens, and families, Dr. Drewes brings a rare combination of professional expertise,
- [Indigo Children w/ psi Abilities](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/audio/indigo-children/) - What is an Indigo Child? “Children who are defined as Indigo may exhibit unusual behaviors or possess special abilities, including particular sensitivities to their environment, and more intense emotional experiences than other children.” ~ Athena Drewes The number of parents reporting that their children have had psychic experiences is increasing at a rapid pace. These gifted children and adolescents
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- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://perceptivechildren.org/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions Below are some of the most common questions regarding perceptive children. To see the full answer to each question click on the arrow next to the question. What is a Perceptive Child? Perceptive Children are those children and teens who are gifted psychically and are open to picking up perceptions beyond the
- [Athena Drewes](https://perceptivechildren.org/about/athena-drewes/) - About Athena Introduction Athena A. Drewes, Psy.D., RPT-S, is a licensed child psychologist, parapsychologist, and volunteer consultant to the Rhine Research Center1 and the Parapsychology Foundation2 on children’s psychic experiences. She is also on the Advisory Board of the Rhine Center and member of the Parapsychological Association (www.parapsych.org), a research association member of the prestigious
- [Our Support Forum](https://perceptivechildren.org/about/forum/) - Welcome to the Perceptive Children Support Forum! Perceptive Children SF is the brainchild of Dr. Athena Drewes (visit her bio), maintaining a continuous online presence since 2010. Our Mission The mission of the Perceptive Children Support Forum is to offer information, validation, and networking in support of children with psychic experiences or abilities. Our Goals Whether you are a child, teen, a
- [About](https://perceptivechildren.org/about/) - About the Perceptive Children Support Forum The Perceptive Children Support Forum was created by Athena A. Drewes, Psy.D., RPT-S, a licensed child psychologist, parapsychologist, and longtime advocate for children and families navigating exceptional or psychic experiences. Since 2010, the forum has offered a supportive online space for children, teens, parents, and professionals seeking information, validation,
- [Is My Child Gifted with ESP?](https://perceptivechildren.org/is-my-child-gifted-with-esp/) - Is Your Child Highly Perceptive or Gifted? Some children seem to notice more than others. They may be deeply empathetic, unusually sensitive to the emotions of people around them, highly intuitive, imaginative, or aware of things that are difficult to explain. For parents, these experiences can feel meaningful, confusing, surprising, or even a little overwhelming.
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- [Spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/research/after-death-communications/) - Investigation of the Phenomenology and Impact of Spontaneous and Direct After-Death Communications Acording to the Evelyn Elsaesser website: Thanks to a generous grant from a prestigious foundation, an ambitious multilingual project entitled Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of perceived spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs) was conducted from February 2018 to January 2020. Introduction
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- [Psychic Experiences During Childhood (4)](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/video/psychic-experiences-4/) - Understanding the Psychic Experiences of Childhood Video #4 This video is Part 4 of a 4 part series.1 Part 4: Questions & Answers Duration: 16min 32sec 00:00 Health issues & past-life regressions 03:25 How to help children who have negative psychic experiences, psychic protection 08:40 The feeling of having caused events by precognition 11:20 Children seem to apply filters on their experiences
- [Psychic Experiences During Childhood (3)](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/video/psychic-experiences-3/) - Scientific Research of PSI, Children Remembering Past Lives Video #3 This video is Part 3 of a 4 part series.1 Example #1 https://vimeo.com/5134578/2cc5f96660 Example #2 https://vimeo.com/44633289 Part 3: Scientific Research of PSI, Children Remembering Past Lives Duration: 38min 11sec 00:00 Feedback from the audience, preventing children from being medicated 04:55 Scientific research and facts, teacher-child relationship, creativity 07:05 Are younger children
- [Psychic Experiences During Childhood (2)](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/video/psychic-experiences-2/) - Children Experiencing Psychic Phenomena Video #2 This video is Part 2 of a 4 part series.1 Part 2: Excerpt from the documentary “Psychic children” Duration: 10min 55sec Click here » for next video, Part 3: Scientific Research of PSI, Children Remembering Past Lives. Video originally published on Rhine Research Center website ». Reshared on Perceptive Children Network with express permission from
- [Psychic Experiences During Childhood (1)](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/video/psychic-experiences-1/) - Children Experiencing Psychic Phenomena Video #1 This video is Part 1 of a 4 part series.1 Part 1: Children experiencing psychic phenomena Duration: 26min 40sec 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Drewes 03:40 Beginning of lecture, questions to the audience on psychic experiences 05:40 Paranormal accounts of Dr. Drewes patients as well as of herself as a child 11:45 Dr. Drewes experiences at age
- [Paranormal Phenomenon & Our Sixth Sense](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/book-reviews/paranormal-sixth-sense/) - Phenomena Secrets of the Senses by Donna M. Jackson Book Review by Athena Athena A. Drewes, PsyD (Adjunct Professor, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY) Phenomena. Secrets of the Senses. by Donna M. Jackson. Little, Brown and Company, New York, NY., 2008. Pp 174. ISBN-13: 978-0-316-16649-2 (hardcover). $16.99. There are many things that go ‘bump’ in the night that amaze
- [Autism and The God Connection](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/book-reviews/autism-god-connection/) - Autism and Psychic Children Redefining the Autistic Experience Through Extraordinary Account of Spiritual Giftedness by William Stillman Book Review by Athena Athena A. Drewes, PsyD (Adjunct Professor, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY) Autism and The God Connection: Redefining the Autistic Experience Through Extraordinary Account of Spiritual Giftedness by William Stillman. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, Inc., 2006. Pp. XIV + 240.
- [Children’s Reincarnation Memories of Previous Lives](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/book-reviews/reincarnation-memories/) - Life Before Life A Scientific Investigation of Children’s Memories of Previous Lives by Jim B. Tucker, MD Book Review by Athena Athena A. Drewes, PsyD (Adjunct Professor, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY) Dr. Tucker so thoroughly and carefully undertakes the systematic presentation and analysis of the evidence in “Life Before Life” that it would make Sherlock Holmes proud.
- [Book Reviews](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/book-reviews/) - Athena presents insightful literary criticism of published books, research, and anecdotal reports in Parapsychology. She evaluates topics that include reincarnation memories of children, the relationship between Asperger's Syndrome and psychic experiences, and the phenomena known as the "sixth sense."
- [Children’s ESP Letters](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/research/esp-letters/) - Page Index [Hide] Abstract The Children’s Letters Types Of Letters Submitted Age Ranges and Topics General Information Letters Psychic Experience Letters Types of Frequency of Experiences Table 1 Precognitive Dreams and Intuitive Experiences Precognitive Dreams Additional Experiences When Younger Gender Variables Relationship Between Target Person and Percipient Focus on Friends Table 2 Same-Sex Connection Self as Target
- [Testing Children for Paranormal Abilities](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/research/paranormal-abilities/) - Page Index [Hide] Introduction Establishing Rapport The Testing Environment Guarding Against Fraud Cognitive and Developmental Considerations Personality Factors Future Research Postscript References By Athena A. Drewes Originally published in “Advances in Parapsychological Research. 8” 1997. McFarland & Co. (pp. 211-220) Introduction Louisa Rhine (1968) wrote in Hidden Channels of the Mind that “the interesting general fact
- [Audio Podcasts](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/audio/) - Athena discusses a variety of issues pertaining to Indigo children, the sixth sense, Crystal children and autism, and offers guidance and coping skills for teens who exhibit ESP abilities, precognitive dreams, and other special abilities. Interviews include audio and written transcript.
- [Research](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/research/) - Parapsychological research with children and teens is challenging. Athena underscores the importance of establishing rapport and making tasks playful and exciting when interacting with perceptive children. A basic understanding of the child and their needs helps promote more enjoyable and productive sessions.
- [ESP Testing in Relation to Child’s IQ](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/research/esp-childs-iq/) - Article Title: ESP in Relation to Cognitive Development and IQ in Young Children1, 2 Authors: Sally A. Drucker, Athena Drewes, and Larry Rubin Publisher: Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research. Vol. 71, July 1977, 289-298 Reference: Google Scholar » Page Index [Hide] Abstract Introduction Experiment 1 Subjects Procedure ESP Task Conservation Test Results Table 1 (Piaget’s Cognitive Stages) Table 2 (Testing
- [Articles](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/articles/) - Athena shares her personal psychic experiences, provides guidance for parents and their psychic children, and discusses the types of psychic or parapsychological abilities observed through experimental parapsychology conducted by the Rhine Research Center.
- [Resources](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/) - Support for Children and Teens With Psychic Experiences Resources and guidance for parents, caretakers, and health professionals who assist Perceptive Children.
- [Kids Who See Ghosts](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/articles/kids-see-ghosts/) - Athena Drewes Responds Page Index [Hide] Introduction “Is My Child Psychic?” Athena Drewes Responds Drewes’ Personal Psychic Experiences Helping Psychic Children & Their Parents Being Psychic Versus Being Psychotic Steps That Help Kids Research An Increase in the Evolution of Psychic Skills Introduction “Kids Who See Ghosts: How To Guide Them Through Fear”, by Caron B. Goode,
- [Site Index](https://perceptivechildren.org/sitemap/) - Quick reference to currently published pages and posts on the Perceptive Children Support Forum website. Pages [list-pages sort_column='menu_order'] Blog Posts [display-posts include_excerpt="true" image_size="thumbnail" posts_per_page="100"]
- [Psychic Protection for Children](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/articles/psychic-protection/) - Having psychic ability or sensitivity can be developed, much like many other abilities. It is a gift. Some children and even adults may be able to express and be able to develop their own psychic gifts more easily. However, having such psychic perception does not guarantee the person will have wealth, fame or even a
- [Spirit Contact by Children and Teens](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/articles/spirit-contact-2/) - Children and teens, just as adults, are able to have all types of psychic or parapsychological abilities: telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, seeing auras, psychic healing, psychokinesis, as well as mediumship. It is rare for a child to have all these abilities at once. Usually they have one area that shows up stronger, such as dreams that
- [What Is A Psychic Child?](https://perceptivechildren.org/resources/articles/psychic-child-2/) - Athena A. Drewes, Psy.D. & Sally Rhine Feather, Ph.D. Originally published by Rhine Research Center1 Patsy, 14, reported “I dreamed one night this girl would wear a red and black checkered shift, navy blue shoes, which she never wears, and a white blouse. So the next day she wore those very things.” Nancy, 15, shared
- [Perceptive Children Support Forum](https://perceptivechildren.org/pcsf/) - Responding to Children’s Psychic Experiences The Perceptive Children Support Forum, or PCSF for short, is an online resource offering information, validation, and networking opportunities for the perceptive child or teen, their families, and Health Professionals. Could Your Child Be Psychic? “My four year old daughter seems to know what I am thinking. When I was

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