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

part I|36 pages

Nature and Assessment

part II|81 pages

Characteristics and Development

chapter Chapter 8|11 pages

Too Busy to Play?

chapter Chapter 9|14 pages

Growing Up Too Fast—and Gifted

part IV|115 pages

Programming Options

chapter Chapter 18|10 pages

Enter the Mentor

chapter Chapter 19|8 pages

Education Acceleration: Why or Why Not?

chapter Chapter 21|12 pages

Homeschooling … Making It Work

chapter Chapter 22|7 pages

Is Homeschooling Right for Your Child?

chapter Chapter 26|8 pages

Raising the Creative Child

part VI|60 pages

Advocacy

chapter Chapter 35|8 pages

Dancing Toward District Advocacy

chapter Chapter 37|9 pages

Four Simple Steps to Self-Advocacy

part VII|28 pages

Twice-Exceptional Students

part VIII|144 pages

Social and Emotional Needs

chapter Chapter 42|12 pages

Raising Bright Children in a Scary World

chapter Chapter 50|7 pages

Getting Your Child Involved in Volunteering