parenting a gifted child

By Dr Stephen Tommis, Ex-Director, NAGC (The National Association for Gifted Children)

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help and info

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organisations

Climb UK
6 Lower Grosvenor Place
London SW1W 0EN
Tel: 020 7834 0033
Website: www.climb-uk.info
A behavioural management helpsite created in direct response to parents seeking support and information about their children's learning and behaviour issues. There is a section on talented and gifted children.

Gift Ltd
24 Martingale Road
Billericay
Essex CM11 1SG
Tel: 01277 654228
E-mail: enquiries@giftltd.co.uk
Website: www.giftltd.co.uk
Runs residential and non-residential courses for the 'exceptionally able, gifted and talented child'. These are both curriculum extension courses and master classes.

Gifted Children's Information Centre
Hampton Grange
21 Hampton Lane
Solihull B91 2QJ
Tel: 0121 705 4547
Website: www.ukselfhelp.info/giftedchildren
Publishes and disseminates information on the subject of gifted and talented children. The Centre runs an advice and guidance service on special educational needs. It has the services of a consultant educational psychologist and can arrange independent psychological assessments for gifted children.

The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
Suite 14 Challenge House
Sherwood Drive
Bletchley
Bucks MK3 6DP
Tel: 0845 450 0295
E-mail: amazingchildren@nagcbritain.org.uk
Website: www.nagcbritain.org.uk
Membership charity that advises, supports and provides for the needs of high ability children and young people and their parents. It has a growing network of more than 26 branches, a national helpline, regular newsletters, and a battery of information resource sheets for parents and schools.

Support Society for Children of High Intelligence
P.O. Box 21461
London N6 6WW
Tel: 020 8347 8927
E-mail: enquiries@chi-charity.org.uk
Website: www.chi-charity.org.uk
Provides support to parents, pupils, schools, LEAs and teachers around the country. It runs Saturday classes for gifted children in London and Derby.

websites

ADHD and Children who are Gifted
www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/ADHD_and_Gifted.html
Interesting article that looks at the potentially similar behaviours associated with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Giftedness and offers advice to parents and teachers on how to distinguish between the two.

Gifted and Talented – Department for Education and Skills
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/giftedandtalented
Contains information on best practice, recent initiatives, practical guidance and advice.

Gifted Pupils Still 'Missing Out' – July 2006
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/5166240.stm
BBC news article that highlights the issues facing gifted children and their education. An expert has found that 900 schools in the UK have not been recommending gifted children for government-backed courses.

Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
www.hoegiesgifted.org
An extensive source of information with articles, books and links for parents, children and educators..

National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN)
www.nasen.org.uk
Promotes the education, training, advancement and development of children with special educational needs.

National Literacy Trust – Able and Gifted Children
www.literacytrust.org.uk/database/able.html#gifted
Good resource page with info about summer schools for the gifted, useful organisations, publications and news updates on new educational initiatives.

Nurturing Social-Emotional Development of Gifted Children
www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/social_development_gifted.html
Article that highlights the problems that may be associated with the characteristic strengths of gifted children.

Scottish Network for Able Pupils (SNAP)
www.ablepupils.com
Houses information that will be of interest to teachers, pupils and parents.on the issues surrounding the education of able pupils in Scotland.

World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
www.worldgifted2007.com
World Conference is to be held at the University of Warwick, 5th-10th August 2007. More information can be found at this site.

reading

	The Challenge of the Able Child by David George (David Fulton Publishers, 1997) Aims to help teachers and parents discover the excitement, challenge and pleasure of teaching able children and helping them to achieve their considerable potential. Includes a section on computer technology, resources and a bibliography. Get this book
	Gifted Children: A guide for parents and professionals by Kate Distin (Jessica Kingsley, 2006) A lively and informative exploration of the mystery of the gifted mind and the social and emotional needs of gifted children and their families. Get this book
	Gifted and Talented in the Early Years by Margaret Sutherland (Paul Chapman, 2005) Offers ideas and practical activities for the 3-5 year old group of gifted children. Get this book
	Gifted Young Children: A guide for teachers and parents by Louise Porter (Open University Press, 2005) A practical guide to identifying and supporting young children who may be gifted or talented. Also discusses how teachers and parents can assist the child's emotional and social adjustment, including ways to enhance self-esteem, encourage friendships and support their autonomy. Get this book
	Raising Gifted Kids: Everything you need to know to help your exceptional child thrive by Barbara Klein (Amacom, 2006) Aims to help parents understand and cope with the obstacles they face in raising a gifted child, and assist them in making the best choices for their son's or daughter's growth and happiness. Get this book
	The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to understand, live with, and stick up for your gifted child by Sally Yahnke Walker (Free Spirit, 2002) Full of practical advice on dealing with school age gifted children. Get this book

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