The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children remains the only book that provides a comprehensive summary of the empirical research on the social and emotional development of gifted children by leading authorities in the field. It includes several features that make it the leading text on what we know about the social and emotional development of gifted children. For example, it summarizes the most significant findings from the empirical research on the topic. It also includes noteworthy variations that have been observed across cultural groups or global contexts. Each chapter also provides a short description of the practical applications that can be made from the research. This second edition includes an entirely new section on the psychosocial aspects of talent development, as well as addresses the burgeoning interest and research base regarding gifted performance. The text also includes several new topics that have emerged from the research in the past decade, such as the neuroscience of talent development and motivation for talent development. This book is a service publication of the National Association for Gifted Children.

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AudreyG
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February 22, 2021
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Dr. B
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August 7, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Guidance based on sound science!
As a psychologist, I'm dismayed to see that the gifted parent community and organizations claiming to support the emotional needs of the gifted clings...More
As a psychologist, I'm dismayed to see that the gifted parent community and organizations claiming to support the emotional needs of the gifted clings to outdated ideas that did not stand up to scientific scrutiny (e.g. the myth of "overexcitabilities" and "oversensitivities" being part of giftedness). Shouldn't we hold ourselves to a higher standard for the sake of our gifted kids? There is very sound science out there that can help parents advocate for their kids and support their emotional needs. This book was carefully researched by leading academic gifted experts (not self-proclaimed experts!) It is important for gifted parents to be as critical of materials published about giftedness as they would about any other topic.
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J P
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February 24, 2020
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Great book overall!
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Teresa
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November 5, 2019
Un buen libro para aprender sonre atlas capacidades (inglés)
El libro está en inglés, como se puede ver en la página, pero se entiende muy bien. Está en perfecto estado y creo que es un material muy útil para do...More
El libro está en inglés, como se puede ver en la página, pero se entiende muy bien. Está en perfecto estado y creo que es un material muy útil para docentes interesados en las altas capacidades, ya que no hay mucho material dedicado específicamente al area socioemocional de estos niños y niñas.
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Lynn Roth Taylor
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September 3, 2017
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Jennifer H.
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Perfect for those looking for current research in the areas of gifted education.
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Yane30
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May 29, 2016
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I got it for school, it is the book I needed
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Aurelia McNeil, TOEFL Tutor
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January 19, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars parents are prompted to 'set high expectations for their gifted children but to be careful not to communicate that their love is
Are the rates of depression and suicide higher or lower among gifted children? What is gifted underachievement? And what, if anything, could counterac...More
Are the rates of depression and suicide higher or lower among gifted children? What is gifted underachievement? And what, if anything, could counteract it? What are the social and emotional needs of gifted children with disabilities? How might parents assist their gifted children in coping with bullying?

Eruditely written studies characterize the second edition of the book, The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children, as they answer all of the above questions. To balance perfectionism in gifted children, teachers are admonished to 'provide a classroom that promotes mistakes as informative with an emphasis on the process of learning and growth.' To offset the degrading stigmatism associated with giftedness, adults are exhorted to 'provide gifted children with opportunities for interaction with intellectual peers and with those with mutual likings.' To curtail emotional stress, parents are prompted to 'set high expectations for their gifted children but to be careful not to communicate that their love is contingent upon achievement or success.' This textbook is replete with suggestions.

The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children is recommended for anyone seeking research-based findings on gifted children as it offers solid implications for applying such discoveries to practical day-to-day intercommunication.

My favorite quote: 'We must do all that we can to ensure that gifted children have challenge in the curriculum--not just for a few hours a week, but every day--and opportunities to work with others with similar ability and interests. These are the pillars of well-being for gifted children.'-- Neihart, Pfeiffer, and Cross
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