The Road to Positive Advocacy for Your Gifted Child

A Family Handbook
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-74028-7
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 278 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 410 g

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.

Zielgruppe

Parents

Autoren/Hrsg.

Malueg, Carol

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Sonderpädagogik, Heilpädagogik Hochbegabtenförderung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Pädagogik: Sachbuch, Ratgeber

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Planning Your Road Trip 1. Meet Your Tour Guide 2. The Roads We Travel -- The Big Picture 3. Traveling Companions 4. The Long and Winding Road (destination goals)  Part 2: Hitting the Road 5. The Unexpected Fork in the Road 6. Stuck in the Roundabouts 7. Road Rage  8. Mind the signals Part 3: Road Rules 9. Enlist a Good Pit Crew 10. Energy Efficiency 11. Keep a Travel Log  Part 4: Behind the Wheel 12. Share the Driving 13. It's Not a Race to the Finish Line 14. Look for Alternate Routes  Part 5: Maps, Tools, and a Spare Tire

Über Autor(innen)

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.