Resources for Parents of Academically Talented Children
Organizations
Online Resources
Resources for parents, students, and educators including Twitter, Facebook groups, articles, research, books, organizations, on-line support groups, and student activities.
SENG: Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Resources for parents including Facebook support groups, research, programs, and articles.
Center for Talent Development: Northwestern University
Resources for parents, students, and educators that include programs, research, and talent search testing opportunities. Events and scholarship information are also available.
The Center for Gifted: National Louis University
Resources for parents and students that include programs, games, activities, and research for gifted students.
Prufrock: Resources for Gifted, Advanced and Special Needs Learners
Resources for parents, students, and educators that includes blogs, research, articles, activities, and guidance for learners.
Career and College Majors
Journals
A quarterly magazine for parents who want to support and encourage their student’s gifts and talents and who want to help them develop to their potential.
Books
A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children. (2007). Webb, J. T., Gore, J. L., Amend, E. R., and DeVries, A. Great Potential Press.
Competitions for Talented Kids. (2005). Karnes, F. A., and Riley, T. L. Prufrock Press.
Geek Dad. (2010). Denmead, K. Gotham Publishing.
Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do). (2009).Tulley, G.
Living with Intensity, Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability and the Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults. (2008). Daniels, S. and Piechowski, M. Great Potential Pr., Inc.
Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children. (2006). Delisle, James, R., Ph.D. Prufrock Press.
Raising a Gifted Child: A Parenting Success Handbook. (2008). Fertig, C. Prufrock Press.
The Gifted Kids Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under. (2009). Galbraith, J., M.A. Free Spirit Publishing.
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Children. (2002). Walker, S., Ph.D. Free Spirit Publishing
Art and Movement Resources