5 Levels of Gifted: School Issues and Educational Options

This is by far the best book I have bought or borrowed on the subject of gifted parenting, particularly if you have a very gifted child.What I really value in this book is that it divides up gifted children not merely by their IQ tests, but their way of being in the world, their hunger and drive for learning, and their approach to absorbing information. The five levels of gifted are informed by scientific measurement, but enhanced by the qualitative experience of a psychologist with deep knowledge of this audience.As the parent of a profoundly gifted child, there have been almost no resources for me to read about and understand the experience of parenting a child like her: taught herself to read at three, crushing second grade math by four, able to do advanced adult Lego since she could barely sit up.This book has helped me to understand why and how others react to her as they do, and have encouraged me to fight for different accommodation and support where she needs it.Before this book, even with an IQ test, I thought my child was just “pretty smart.” Now I understand she’s a rare child, and because so few teachers and even education professionals will have met and worked with someone exceptional like her, I need to be ready to help them understand and push for what she needs to not just survive but thrive in this world.

This was the most important resource I found to help me navigate my son’s giftedness.

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As heading says: Informative, easy to read and helpful!So glad I purchased this, if you have a gifted child or suspect you may have a gifted child, I would not hesitate to purchase this book. I feel this will be a game changer for us.

As a mother of a gifted son I can tell you I have read so many books on this subject and none have educated me to this degree or depth. I downloaded the book and devoured it. I quickly ordered a copy for the director of his school and teacher. This is a must read for anyone struggling with what/where is the best educational setting for their child.Due to our sons asynchronous Psych evaluation we were left with so many more questions.... your book filled in so many gaps. My only regret is that I didn't read it sooner. Thank you Dr. Ruf!