Stand Up for Your Gifted Child: How to Make the Most of Kids' Strengths at School and at Home

by Joan Franklin Smutny and M.A. Smutny, Joan Franklin

Book Overview

This text is for parents who think their gifted children aren't getting the education they need. It will help them recognise their children's gifts, understand their problems at school, and provide... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575420880
• ISBN13: 9781575420882
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Brilliant, Clear, Practical

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.

The ultimate parents' guide

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.

One of the best resources to start with....

I have read many books on the subject of parenting gifted children and trying to meet their academic needs -- this is one of the better ones, and certainly one of the most practical. It will help parents navigate the school system and advocate for their child's educational needs. Reading this book was like talking to a friend who has "been there." It is full of good reference/resource advice and is easy to read.