Different Minds : Gifted children with AD/HD, Asperger syndrome, and other learning deficits / Deirdre V. Lovecky.

By:

Lovecky, Deirdre V, 1945-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2004Description: 525 p. ; 23 cmISBN:

9781853029646 (pbk) :

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

618.928589 22

LOC classification:

RJ507.G55 L68 2004

Online resources:

Table of contents

Contents:

The gifted child -- Attention deficits part I: attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder -- Attention deficits part II: asperger syndrome -- Cognitive issues: how those with a different mind think -- Finding flow: the wellspring of creative endeavor -- Emotional intelligence and emotional giftedness -- Social cognition and interpersonal relationships -- Moral development: moral reasoning and compassion.

Summary: Recognising the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. The author guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Print Book - Lending	Causeway Campus	618.928589 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	39548000000577

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references (p. 488-506) and indexes.

Recognising the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. The author guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs.

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