books for parents
Recommended reading for anyone who lives or works with a gifted child
A Love for Learning Motivation and the Gifted Child -review  A new release from Great Potential Press, written by Carol Strip Whitney and Gretchen Hirsch A Parentīs Guide to Gifted Children  A review of the new award winning guide for parents of gifted children Asperger Syndrome in the Family- review  Liane Holliday Willey talks about her life with Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's in general in, "Asperger in the Family-Redefining Normal". Where else might you find a list of "20 First Rate Ways to Describe Aspies"? Creating Award Winning History Fair Projects  Want to start something new at your school, in your homeschool group, or scout unit? How about a history fair? This guide book will show you how! Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education  A fantastic new book brought to us by the National Association for Gifted Children and Prufrock Press pulls together a century of gifted research and presents findings on gifted kids and suicide, musical talent, early childhood, gifted girls, self-concept, and much, much, more. Gifted Education Newsletter  An overview of the Gifted Education site newsletter High IQ Kids -review  A thoughtfully prepared collection of stories and informative chapters on highly to profoundly gifted children Infinity and Zebra Stripes-review  Wendy Skinner shares her story of educational advocacy and parenting of two exceptionally gifted children. Life in the Fast Brain-Keeping Up with Gifted Minds-review  Karen Isaacson's zany account of life in a gifted family is sure to make you smile. Look Me in the Eye- review  The life story of a man who grew up with undiagnosed Asperger's Syndrome. A fascinating read. Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults  by James Webb, Edward Amend, Nadia Webb, Jean Goerss, Paul Beljian, and F. Richard Olenchak Parents' Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education-review  An excellent guide to intelligence testing and gifted education, designed to help parents negotiate the often confusing process of intelligence testing in children Peak Performance for Smart Kids- review  This highly engaging new book points out the seven habits of top performers and teaches parents to help their gifted children develop strategies for success. Spark-book review  John Ratey's latest work, "Spark- The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain" is an impressive work that can lead you or your child to deal more effectively with the symptoms of attention deficit. Special Needs Advocacy Resource Guide  Review of a new resource guide for parents and advocates of special needs children. Excellent information presented in an easy to understand format.
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