Gifted Young Children

<p><i>Gifted Young Children</i> is a practical guide to identifying and supporting young children who may be gifted or talented. <br><br>Louise Porter outlines how to identify and provide educationally for children aged up to 8 years with advanced development. She explains how teachers and parents can promote children's emotional and social adjustment including ways to enhance self-esteem encourage friendships and support their autonomy. She shows how parents can discuss giftedness with children and respond to their needs.<br><br>Updated to reflect recent research this second edition is a valuable resource for parents and anyone working with or caring for a gifted or talented child.<br><br><i>Praise for the first edition</i>:<br><br> a wealth of creative ideas and practical advice for developing the talents of this under-served population. Her humour and candor compassion and insight will endear her work to readers internationally.'<br><br><i>Joan Franklin Smutny Director Center for Gifted National-Louis University USA</i><br><br> a comprehensive text that will meet the needs of a wide range of readers from early childhood professionals and teachers to parents.'<br><br><i>Wilma Vialle The Australasian Journal of Gifted Education</i><br><br> interesting clear and comprehensive'<br><br><i>Helen Wilson Research Centre for Able Pupils Oxford Brookes UniversityUK</i></p>