Developing Mathematical Talent

This is a terrific book for the gifted child who excels in mathematics. Focusing on challenging and educating these gifted children in math, the book covers topics such as testing and assessment, talent searches, suggested materials and curricula and teaching mathematically talented children.   It is an excellent book packed with information that you can always go back to refer to. Topics such as advocacy, enrichment and acceleration are covered. As we parents of gifted children know, their talents show themselves very early.  This book has a discussion regarding preschoolers.

Setting Limits with your Strong-Willed Child

One of the characteristics of many gifted children is their strong will.  They are smart and they know they are smart and that gives them a sense of control. You couple that with a strong-will and you have a relationship with your child that can be very challenging. This is a terrific book and every parent with a strong willed child should own it.   In clearly stated, easy to read language shows parents how to empathize without giving in, how to hold your ground with out threatening and how to overcome those power struggles.  It is a great book for parents of children at all ages.

Misdiagnosis And Dual Diagnoses Of Gifted Children And Adults

This just released book is written by some of the foremost authorities in gifted children. Often times gifted children are misdiagnosed with disorders such as ADD, Aspergers, Anxiety and Mood disorders. Other times many gifted children also do have learning disabilities (often termed twice exceptional).  How do we know whether our children have a learning disability or are just exhibiting characteristics of a gifted child?  This book covers all the aspects of what behaviors are to be expected in a gifted child, and which are really learning disabilities, or both.

Bringing Out The Best - A Guide for Parents of Young Gifted Children

This book is a great starter for those who have young children of preschool age. How to tell if your child is gifted even at this age.  Things you can do at home, choosing a preschool and how to deal with schools.   The book also has terrific little cartoons that parents will certainly identify with!  The book is out of print, but there are many resellers who still have the book and you can get it through amazon.com.

Grandparent’s Guide to Gifted Children

Don’t forget the Grandparents! This book is a good overview of giftedness in children but adds an interesting perspective for the Grandparent’s point of view. Here are some specific grandparent topics:

Unique roles of grandparents
Building a bond with a grandchild
Maximizing grandparenting

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