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Based on new surveys of nearly 1,500 gifted teens, this book is the ultimate guide to thriving in a world that doesn鈥檛 always support or understand high ability. Full of surprising facts, survey results, step-by-step strategies, inspiring teen quotes, and insightful expert essays, the guide gives readers the tools they need to appreciate their giftedness as an asset and use it to make the most of who they are. Authors Judy Galbraith and Jim Delisle have revised the fourth edition for a new generation of high-end learners.

The High Flyer is a unique collaboration between the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Both organizations aim to expand the public鈥檚 understanding of the needs of gifted and talented children, to increase public urgency to serve them, and to dispel common myths.

This milestone text by Joachim Stoeber provides a comprehensive and state-of-the art overview of perfectionism theory, research, and treatment from the past 25 years, with contributions from the leading researchers in the field.

What does it mean to be 鈥済ifted鈥�? What鈥檚 good鈥攁nd not so good鈥攁bout being identified as gifted? How can parents make sure their gifted children get the learning opportunities they need? How can parents cope with the unique challenges gifted kids present? Every parent of a gifted child has questions like these. Since 1991 when the original edition of this guide was published, parents have looked here for answers. Now revised and updated with information about current research and legislation, new examples, new resources (including Web sites), and more, it鈥檚 the first place to turn for facts, insights, strategies, and sound advice. You鈥檒l learn what giftedness is (and isn鈥檛), what makes gifted kids so special, how kids are identified as gifted, and why some kids fall through the cracks during the identification process. You鈥檒l discover encouraging, practical tips for living with your gifted child鈥攁nd handling the endless questions, high energy, and too-smart mouth that often go along with giftedness. You鈥檒l find out how to keep from raising a 鈥渘erd,鈥� how to prevent perfectionism, and when to get help. And you鈥檒l learn how to advocate for your child鈥檚 education at school and in your state. The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids is for any parent who has ever wondered, 鈥淣ow what?鈥�

A high school counselor and a college admission director help families on the path to a positive college search and admission experience. The Truth about College Admission is the easy-to-follow, comprehensive, go-to guide for families. The expert authors鈥晈ith inside knowledge from both the high school and university sides of the experience鈥昿rovide critical advice, thoughtful strategies, helpful direction, and invaluable reassurance during the long and often bewildering college admission journey. From searching for colleges and creating a list of favorites to crafting an application, learning what schools are looking for academically and outside the classroom, and getting insight into how colleges decide who to accept, this book covers every important step.

Linda Silverman Ph.D., an expert on giftedness and testing, is the author of this article describing the characteristics that differentiate gifted individuals and how these influence their educational needs.