Product Description

What does it mean to be "gifted"? What's good—and not so good—about being identified as gifted? How can parents make sure that their gifted children get the learning opportunities they need? And how can parents cope with the unique challenges gifted kids present?

Every parent of a gifted child has question like these. Since 1991, when we published the original edition of this guide, parents have looked here for answers. Now revised and updated with information about current research and legislation, new examples, new resources (including Web sites), and more, it's the first place to turn for facts, insights, strategies, and sound advice.

You'll learn what giftedness is (and isn't), what makes gifted kids so special, how kids are identified as gifted, and why some kids fall through the cracks during the identification process. You'll discover encouraging practical tips for living with your gifted child—and handling the endless questions, high energy, and too-smart mouth that often go along with giftedness. You'll find out how to keep from raising a "nerd," how to prevent perfectionism, and when to get help. And you'll learn how to advocate for your child's education at school and in your state.

Friendly, inviting, and fun to read, THE SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF GIFTED KIDS is for any parent who has ever wondered.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16734 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 152 pages

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"Enlightening as well as hopeful."

About the Author
Sally Yahnke Walker, Ph.D., is a consultant, educator, and advocate for gifted children and the Executive Director for the Illinois Association for Gifted Children. She has piloted programs to create a broad-based level of support for talented students in public school districts, provided in-service training for teachers, and facilitated workshops for parents of gifted children. She is a coauthor of TEACHING YOUNG GIFTED CHILDREN IN THE REGULAR CLASSROOM.

Customer Reviews

Great Book!!!
I am not completely done reading this, but I think this is a must have for any parent of a gifted kid. I would highly recommend this!

Great for Parents Book Club
This is a great read for busy parents. The book is easy to follow and answers lots of questions without rhetoric. It touches on key issues that gifted and talented children deal with, how they perceive themselves to be and how they are perceived by others. It explains how a child can be tested, what kinds of programs might be available and how we as parents can help our child get the best possible education. I'm reading this book as part of a Parents of Gifted and Talented Children Book Club. We meet every other week to discuss what we've read. It's perfect for initiating support topics and discussion.

Perfect for parents
I purchased two books for gifted kids, this one is perfectly suited for parents. there are other books around which are more suitable for teacher but this one is for the caring parents gives you helpful practical tips/answers.