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The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to Understand, Live With, and Stick Up for Your Gifted Child
By Sally Yahnke, Ph.D. WalkerCaryn Pernu ( Free Spirit Publishing )
Release Date: 2002-06
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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.

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  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.
  Excellent resource for families and schools 
There are many books on the topic of gifted and talented children as it relates to their education and needs. However, I found this book addressed the gifted child from many different aspects. It touched upon their academic and social-emotional needs. It provides parents with great insight into these children in terms of how they think, characteristics that are common and the dangers of mis-diagnosing gifted children with disorders such as ADHD. It is easy to read straight through but is also set up in such a way that a particular section of interest can stand alone. I had purchased this book for my own use and then purchased 7 more to present to our local Board of Education. Our district did not have a program for gifted and talented children on the elementary level. With this book in conjunction with other research a small group of parents and myself presented an entire packet to our Board of Ed. to make a case for this much needed program. We were successful. The program was added to our district's curriculum for next year. This book helped greatly to help us navigate and advocate for our children. Much recommended.
  Book's title is misleading 
This book deals quite extensively with how to help your child if the school he/she goes to offers no gifted program or a pull-out program.

I didn't really find that any of the issues I deal with in my school district (which has gifted classes) or with my son (who seems to have some attention issues specifically related to his giftedness) were answered.

It does list other resources... Maybe those will be helpful.
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