Guiding the Gifted Child: A Practical Source for Parents and Teachers
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Guiding the Gifted Child is a practical handbook for parents and teachers who work with children of high ability. It explains how to recognize giftedness in young people, including signs that can be mistaken for behavior problems, and considers the intellectual, emotional and social needs that often come with it. The authors also look at how families can respond at home and how schools can provide suitable learning, with advice on advocating for a child and on everyday decisions. Written in accessible language, it aims to help adults support gifted children in ways that fit each child's own pace and interests.
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