Product Description
What does it mean when your child seems “average” at school but brilliant at home? What if your son has a talent–and a learning difference that hides it? You know that your daughter has extraordinary potential in math, but her teacher ignores it. What can you do?
If you think your gifted child isn’t getting the education he or she needs, this book is for you. It helps you recognize your child’s gifts, understand his or her problems at school, find out your dist… More >>
Stand Up for Your Gifted Child: How to Make the Most of Kids’ Strengths at School and at Home
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#1 by J. Grambo on February 6, 2010 - 11:17 pm
Well written, well organized, and overall an excellent book. I especially liked the quotes from kids, parents, and teachers about their experiences. It is unique in its clear approach on how to achieve the optimum learning environment for your bright kid — and how to gain cooperation from teachers, administrators, and even the school board.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Mary Ellen Shimmens on February 7, 2010 - 12:20 am
As parents, we are our children’s best and sometimes, only advocates. This book supports everything a conscientious parent already thinks. It is a great source for new ideas for handling new or difficult situations.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Theseus on February 7, 2010 - 1:46 am
Not a very large book, only 190 pages, but chock-full of crucial advice and helpful perspectives. The layout is friendly on the eye, but I never felt like I was cruising through a bunch of bullet points. The author knows how to write. I am so very happy that I got my hands on this.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by mamabookworm on February 7, 2010 - 3:30 am
Smutny covers the basic concepts and issues facing the families of gifted kids. Better yet, she provides concrete, detailed strategies for parents as they negotiate the best possible education for their gifted children. Lots of real-life stories, lots of nuts-and-bolts advice, right down to the questions to ask and the things to _avoid_ saying.
Rating: 5 / 5