Gifted Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
- ISBN-10
- 1843104393
- ISBN-13
- 9781843104391
- Series
- Gifted Children
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 273
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Author
- Kate Distin
Description
Gifted Children is a lively and informative exploration of the mystery of the gifted mind and the social and emotional needs of gifted children and their families. The authors give an insight into what is 'normal' for gifted children, acknowledge the difficulties they experience, and offer pointers for parents on how to support them.
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