Delisle seems to have much insight into the minds of gifted kids. Though it seems like a lot of research was put into writing this guide it has a great deal of personal input that he was able to add as well. I really like that he touches on the emotional struggles that many gifted children face not just the educational difficulty they may have with being ahead of their peers. I really appreciate the time he spent to write this guide as it seems very helpful for both parents and teachers of exceptional kids who often fall through the cracks of the education system. ( )

In the work by Delisle, it is truly set up as a guide for families who have a gifted student in the family. It guides parents from helping them to interact with their child's school and to advocate for their child. It also aids parents in understanding their child and gives several examples of how to do this. But this work also carries the gifted child from school into college and even into adulthood. Delisle cites his entire educational career and what he personally discovered in assisting Gifted students. It is not meant to be a answer all to every problem, Delisle makes it clear NO TWO children are alike, each has its own needs and desires. But instead the work serves a purpose in that as a guide it helps to show what to do and has a reference and resource section. The resource section not only covers publications but also many state level resources not only in the United States but also Canada. He demonstrates that sometimes methods from a century ago still work today and some new ideas can be molded to fit most situations. He often quotes such noted researchers like Leta Hollingworth and Nationally recognized organizations. Unlike many works along the same lines, Purfrock has this worked priced at only $17.95 and its size of only 212 pages makes it very easy to read and reread to truly assist the parents and guardians of gifted children. It is also a good read for those gifted children that are now adults and facing the world today. It opens many doors and shows the reader what is on the other side and where to seek help when they step thru that door. This work would fit into a public library and into all levels of media centers so that educators could provide it as a reference guide to parents. Also University libraries as a guide for students in pursuit of working with gifted children. ( )

The author of this little volume is much acclaimed and should know his business. A well structured work it is as well, easy to work with and full of good ideas and advice, predominantly based on experience, it would seem.
Not the first book by this publisher on gifted children and their needs either, so if you are looking for this kind of material, Prufrock Press is a good place to start. ( )