Overview
The journey from preschool to independent adulthood can present a tricky route to navigate when you are the parent or caregiver of a gifted or multi-exceptional child. The job of advocating for these children is not about providing the ‘perfect’ education, but about making the best choices within the given constraints. Starting with the earliest school years, this book provides caregivers with the resources they will need to positively advocate for their gifted child and to help their child become a strong self-advocate. Full of practical tips, this book answers questions such as: How can I meet other parents raising kids like mine?, Why can’t schools meet the needs of my child?, How can I productively communicate with the educational team?, and more! Providing expert guidance on collecting resources, expanding your network, and practicing and modeling positive advocacy skills, this book will empower caregivers of gifted of twice-exceptional children to trust their instincts and understand their options when it comes to their children’s education.
Full Product Details
Author: Carol Malueg
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Weight: 0.510kg
ISBN: 9781032740287
ISBN 10: 1032740280
Pages: 268
Publication Date: 24 June 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
""I own many books on gifted kids and gifted education, and I've even read most of them! When I found out Carol was writing a book on this complex journey, I knew I had to get access to it ASAP, because I was sure her take would be a standout. And I was not disappointed. Carol takes us on a detailed tour of the great--and sometimes, not-so-great--elements that make up the project of raising and ensuring appropriate educational options for gifted kids. She structures her work in such a way that readers can jump in on any stretch of road that's relevant for them at the time and take what they need, saving the other treasures for another juncture--or, they can read straight through and be prepared for anything. The positivity that permeates her content doesn't sugarcoat the challenges. Rather, it provides insights that equip parents with strategies they can use as they build constructive relationships with their kids and with educators--relationships that will go a long way toward ensuring the trip is a healthy and successful one."" -Teresa Ryan Manzella, Co-author, Needs and approaches for educators and parents of gifted gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students NAGC, 2017. Lead author, ""Transgender and Nonbinary Youth"" chapter in Culturally Responsive Teaching in Gifted Education, Prufrock Press, Inc., 2021.
Author Information
Carol Malueg is the founder of Gifted Roads, a company that offers services for gifted and multi-exceptional people throughout the lifespan. She works as a Learning Coach and Educational Consultant, specializing in gifted and twice-exceptional K-College education and support.
