ABSTRACT
When parents need the most authoritative information on raising gifted kids, they can turn to Parenting Gifted Children: The Authoritative Guide From the National Association for Gifted Children, a gifted education Legacy Award winner. This comprehensive guide covers topics such as working with high achievers and young gifted children, acceleration, advocating for talented students, serving as role models and mentors for gifted kids, homeschooling, underachievement, twice-exceptional students, and postsecondary opportunities.
The only book of its kind, this guidebook will allow parents to find the support and resources they need to help their children find success in school and beyond. Written by experts in the field of gifted education and sponsored by the leading organization supporting the education of gifted and advanced learners, this book is sure to provide guidance, advice, and support for any parent of gifted children.
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented 2011 Legacy Book Award Winner - Parenting
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|36 pages
Nature and Assessment
part II|81 pages
Characteristics and Development
chapter Chapter 6|12 pages
What Do You Know About Learning Style? A Guide for Parents of Gifted Children
part III|32 pages
Diversity
chapter Chapter 13|10 pages
Nurturing an Awareness and Acceptance of Diversity in Our Gifted Children
part IV|115 pages
Programming Options
chapter Chapter 23|13 pages
Differentiated Instruction for Young Gifted Children: How Parents Can Help
part V|55 pages
Family Dynamics
chapter Chapter 27|8 pages
Differentiation at Home as a Way of Understanding Differentiation at School
chapter Chapter 28|8 pages
Parenting Young Gifted Children: How to Discover and Develop Their Talents at Home
chapter Chapter 29|11 pages
I'm a Kid, Mom, Not a Robot: What High-Ability Children Want Their Parents to Know About Them
part VI|60 pages
Advocacy
chapter Chapter 36|12 pages
Taking a Larger Stand for Gifted Education: Your District, Your State … and Beyond!
part VII|28 pages
Twice-Exceptional Students
part VIII|144 pages
Social and Emotional Needs