Book Rec's for Learning About Gifted Children?

[bonniebeth4]

What would you recommend for reading about characteristics of and how to deal with gifted children? And how do you determine the difference between a bright child and a gifted one? Is it just IQ? Or do you take into account behavioral issues? I've recently become curious to learn more about this subject.

[Dinsfamily]

I'd really like to know too! Dh and I were designated GT in ps back in the day and am pretty sure at least my oldest is as well. I would love to know more about it, how to best meet his needs, and what to look forward to in the future.

[Crimson Wife]

I would start with the book list (http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/gifted_books.htm) at Hoagie's. Jim Delisle's books I found especially helpful.

[Donna]

I really loved the book "Gifted Children: Myths and Realities" by Ellen Winner. http://www.amazon.com/Gifted-Children-Realities-Ellen-Winner/dp/0465017592/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1266429957&sr=8-1-fkmr0

I've read many others but this one always comes to mind when anyone asks.

[Staceyshoe]

A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children (http://http://www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Gifted-Children/dp/0910707529/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266435281&sr=8-1) by James T Webb has really been incredible for me as far as increasing my understanding and giving me concrete strategies for dealing with some of the challenges.

[MissKNG]

A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children (http://http://www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Gifted-Children/dp/0910707529/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266435281&sr=8-1) by James T Webb has really been incredible for me as far as increasing my understanding and giving me concrete strategies for dealing with some of the challenges.

I second this book.

The Hoagie's (http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/) site is good. So is Gifted Development Center (http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/).

Deborah Ruf's site (http://educationaloptions.com/).

ETA: Oops, you asked for books! I bet there are some book recommendations on those sites!!

[triadofchaos]

James Webb's book is outstanding. I'm also a huge fan of Lisa Rivero's Creative Homeschooling for Gifted Families. (The newest edition changed the title to Smart Families- I have the older version, but I don't know if there are any major differences in the text.)

[bonniebeth4]

ETA: Oops, you asked for books! I bet there are some book recommendations on those sites!!


Websites are good, too. ;)

Thanks everyone for the input.