Different Minds : Gifted children with AD/HD, Asperger syndrome, and other learning deficits /
Deirdre V. Lovecky.
- London : Jessica Kingsley, 2004
- 525 p. ; 23 cm.
Formerly CIP.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 488-506) and indexes.
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.
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.