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When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers
How To Meet Their Social And Emotional Needs
Judy Galbraith4
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About
Gifted kids are so much more than test scores and grades. Still, it's sometimes difficult to see past the potential to the child who may be anxious, lonely, confused, or unsure of what the future might bring. This book, now fully revised with updated information and new survey quotes, offers practical suggestions for addressing the social and emotional needs of gifted students. The authors present ways to advocate for gifted education; help gifted underachievers, perfectionists, and twice-exceptional students; and provide all gifted kids with a safe, supportive learning environment. Complete with engaging stories, strategies, activities, and resources, this book is for anyone committed to helping gifted students thrive. Includes online digital content.
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Reviews
"Galbraith and Delisle successfully bridge the gap between research and practice to make a positive, practical difference for gifted young people. They bring key theories and findings to life by sharing strategic interventions designed to increase mutual understanding and trust between gifted young people and the adults who interact with them. This text is a thorough, thoughtful, and utterly essen
Colleen Harsin, director of the Davidson Academy of Nevada
"This book belongs in the canon of gifted literature. Every teacher, parent, or mental health professional working with the gifted should have a well-worn, dog-eared copy on his or her desk. In Gifted Land, there are very few answers and many, many questions. When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers allows us to live the questions without feeling bad about not having all of the answers. It is c
Lisa Van Gemert, youth and education ambassador, Mensa Foundation
"Jim and Judy are on target! This book really does help students, parents, educators, and friends of gifted people understand that being gifted is truly a blessing, not a burden. The teacher-friendly strategies and activities make it easy to implement affective education with minimal preparation. Gifted students will benefit from reading the heart-warming stories and amazing quotes that will serve
Patti Rendon, gifted and talented coordinator in Edinburg, Texas