Today's Librarian, March, 2001
Dr. Strip's book is valuable reading for any parent or teacher of gifted children.


Mamon Gibson, Jr., Director of Gifted Programs, Chicago Public Schools
"...a well-integrated text that provides under one cover practical approaches and information for parents and teachers...."


Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus, Columbus Zoo, author, and host of Animal Adventures
"This excellent book helps...save another important natural resource--the gifted children."


Wisconsin Bookwatch, November 2000
"Helping Gifted Children Soar" is an invaluable, informative guide, resource, and reference.


Library Journal
Clear, enthusiastic writing describes different manifestations of giftedness as well as options for curricular and educational advancement.


MCGT Outlook November/December 2000
This user-friendly guidebook educates parents and teachers about gifted issues.


Geno Lawrenzi, People Weekly
"...a breakthrough book...and anyone who goes through its pages will be rewarded by the effort."


Dr. Ruth Richards, A to Z Home's Cool
"Very readable, well-organized, practical...a terrific book!"


World Gifted Magazine
"well-written and practical book that de-mystifies the world of the gifted child."


Book Description
Helping Gifted Children Soar: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers: This user-friendly guidebook educates parents and teachers about important gifted issues such as working together, evalutaing classroom programs, forming parent support groups, choosing appropriate curriculum, meeting social and emotional needs, surviving the ups and downs, and much more! The information and useful advice provided make this book an ideal resource both for those just starting out in the gifted field as well as those who are seasoned veterans. Features Include: -Gifted minority and gifted disabled issues. -Strategies for parenting and teaching gifted children. -Social and emotional concerns specific to gifted children. -A question and answer section for further understanding. -An in-depth reference appendix for additional support.


From the Publisher
Winner of the 2001 Glyph Award- Arizona Book Publishing Association


About the Author
A gifted education specialist in Ohio and Adjunct Professor at the Marion campus of The Ohio State University, Dr. Strip has over 35 years of experience teaching gifted students. Gretchen Hirsch produces business communications for clients in finance, healthcare, and education.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This user-friendly guidebook educates parents and teachers about important gifted issues such as working together, evaluating classroom programs, forming parent support groups, choosing appropriate curriculum, meeting social and emotional needs, surviving the ups and downs, and much more!

The important and useful advice provided make this book and ideal resource both for those just starting out in the gifted field as well as those who are already seasoned veterans.

Winner of the 2001 Glyph Award from the Arizona Book Publishing Association.

Duke Gifted Letter

...the book is peppered with suggestions and practical ideas.

B Wright

"A wonderful resource for parents and teachers."

Library Journal

"Giftedness isn't always pretty," write Strip, a gifted-education specialist, and Hirsch, president of an Ohio-based business communications company. "Sometimes it's confusing and downright messy." In clear, enthusiastic writing, the authors describe different manifestations of giftedness as well as options for curricular and educational advancement. They explain that while gifted youth have added brainpower, they are particularly susceptible to perfectionism, depression, and low self-esteem. "Asynchronous development," in which the intellect matures in advance of emotional, physical, and social skills, often wreaks havoc on these children. To counter these problems, the authors encourage clear and open partnering among students, parents, and teachers on educational issues. When these groups act as "teammates in dealing with children's academic, emotional and social needs," it is easier for gifted children to operate at their highest capacity. This solid, practical book includes a strong reference section. A scholarly and comprehensive examination of giftedness can be found in Ellen Winner's Gifted Children: Myths and Realities (LJ 5/15/96). Recommended for large public libraries and also academic libraries with teaching programs.--Douglas C. Lord, Hartford P.L., CT Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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