<p>Examines issues that are of concern for young people who have been labeled gifted, discussing what the label means, intelligence testing, educational options, and relationships with parents and friends. Includes first-person essays on being gifted</p>

Gifted Kids' Survival Guide : A Teen Handbook

Children's Books

Judy Galbraith

Jim Delisle

Education & Reference

Tandem Library

<p>Written with help from hundreds of gifted teenagers, this handbook is the ultimate guide to surviving and thriving in a world that doesn’t always value, support, or understand high ability. Full of surprising facts, step-by-step strategies, practical how-tos, and inspiring quotations, featuring insightful essays contributed by gifted teens and adults, the book gives readers the tools they need to understand giftedness, accept it as an asset, and use it to make the most of who they are. Teens learn the facts about giftedness, including: </p>
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<li>what “giftedness” means (and doesn’t mean)</li> <li>the truth about IQ, tests, and testing (and four reasons why tests can’t be trusted)</li> <li>how to take charge of their lives (including expectations, perfectionism, multipotential, mistakes, goal setting, time management, assertiveness, gender issues, ethnic issues, and stress)</li> <li>how to take charge of their education (knowing their rights as students, exploring their options, changing the system, choosing a college, and alternatives to college)</li> <li>how to find friends who are right for them</li> <li>how to talk to parents</li> <li>how to be “net-smart” and have safe, fun online relationships</li> <li>information about teen suicide—and how to intervene with a troubled friend</li> <li>a wealth of additional resources including books, publications, associations, programs, and Web sites</li> <li>and much more –</li> </ul>
<i>The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide: A Teen Handbook</i> is a must for gifted teens, their parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about smart, creative, curious kids.

The Gifted Kids Survival Guide: A Teen Handbook

Teen & Young Adult

Social Issues

Free Spirit Publishing

<p><div>Based on new surveys of nearly 1,500 gifted teens, this book is the ultimate guide to thriving in a world that doesn't 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. The fourth edition has been revised for a new generation of high-end learners and includes information on twice-exceptionality, emotional and social intelligence, creativity, teen brain development, managing life online, testing and standards, homeschooling, International Baccalaureate programs, college alternatives, STEM careers, cyberbullying, and other hot topics.</div></p>

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