Education
Top Books on Giftedness
For parents, educators, and individuals interested in understanding giftedness, here’s a list of top books on the subject:
- “Gifted Lives: What Happens When Gifted Children Grow Up” by Joan Freeman
Explores the long-term development of gifted individuals through case studies. - “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck
While not exclusively about giftedness, this book is crucial for understanding how mindset affects gifted individuals. - “A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children” by James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, Edward R. Amend, and Arlene R. DeVries
Comprehensive guide covering various aspects of raising gifted children. - “The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids” by Judy Galbraith
Written for gifted children themselves, offering advice and insights. - “Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students” by Christine Fonseca
Focuses on the emotional aspects of giftedness and how to manage them. - “Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults” by James T. Webb et al.
Explores the complexities of identifying and understanding gifted individuals. - “The Drama of the Gifted Child” by Alice Miller
Examines the emotional needs of gifted individuals from a psychological perspective. - “Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds” by Jan Davidson, Bob Davidson, and Laura Vanderkam
Discusses the challenges gifted students face in traditional educational settings. - “Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits” by Deirdre V. Lovecky
Explores the intersection of giftedness with other neurodevelopmental conditions. - “The Gifted Teen Survival Guide” by Judy Galbraith and Jim Delisle
Offers practical advice for gifted teenagers navigating adolescence.
These books provide valuable insights into the nature of giftedness, its challenges, and strategies for supporting gifted individuals. They cover a range of topics from educational needs to emotional development, making them essential reading for anyone involved in the lives of gifted children and adults.