P.O. Box 40326, Providence, RI 02940-0326
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New Perspectives In Assessing Gifted Children Dr. Lovecky, Special Guest Speaker April 5, 2009 Rhode Island Advocates for Gifted Education |
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Join us at the Weaver Public Library, from 3 to 5 PM on Sunday, April 5, 2009 for a meeting with special guest speaker, Dr. Deirdre Lovecky. “Should my child be tested?” “What do these scores actually mean?” “How can I use this information to make things better for my child at school?” When parents first suspect that their child is advanced, these are often the questions that come to mind. In actually testing a child, other questions need to be addressed, and which questions are asked will determine which tests are chosen. Dr. Lovecky is a clinical psychologist who specializes in assessing and counseling gifted children and adolescents at the Gifted Resource Center of New England in Providence, RI. She has assessed many gifted children who are highly, exceptionally and profoundly gifted, as well as gifted children with learning disabilities, ADHD, Asperger Syndrome and other difficulties. She has given many talks throughout the country, written many articles and a book, Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome and Other Learning Deficits. She can be reached at GRCNE02940@aol.com. Please include this meeting in your family's plans for the day. Stop by the library to network; get the most updated information on upcoming conferences; have your children use the library, meet one another and make friends. Refreshments will be provided.
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Different Minds: Gifted
Children with AD/HD,
Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits is now published! |
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This book focuses on the strengths
and problems of gifted children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome and/or
Nonverbal Learning Disability. In addition to a general description
of AD/HD, and Asperger Syndrome, the book also highlights cognitive,
creative, emotional, social and moral issues of these unique gifted
children. There are also sections on assessment of gifted children
and a list of resources.
Different Minds can be ordered directly from
the publisher, at: Jessica Kingsley Publications |
| Different Minds also can be ordered via amazon.com, and is available at Barrington Books in Barrington, RI. | |
| Endorsement from Dr. Linda Silverman:
I have long awaited the birth of Different Minds, as Dee Lovecky has unparalleled knowledge of the interaction of giftedness with other syndromes. For years, she has served as my mentor on cases that stumped me. In this wonderful book, Dee illuminates giftedness, AD/HD, and Asperger’s Syndrome with original insights, astute clinical observations, and a comprehensive review of the literature. The concepts come to life in the delightful vignettes of children found at the beginning and throughout each chapter. Different Minds is rich in theory, research, clinical examples, resources, and in clear, practical strategies for teachers, parents, and therapists. I wish every parent of a gifted child could read the Introduction and Chapter 1. Every psychological examiner should read Chapter 9 to become aware of the extent of knowledge needed to accurately assess gifted children and highly asynchronous children, who are intellectually advanced but delayed in other aspects of their development. Different Minds is a practical guide for parents and teachers, a handbook for professionals, and should also be a course textbook on understanding and assessing the extraordinary complexities of gifted children with multiple issues. Bravo to Dee for breaking new ground and creating a much-needed resource on giftedness plus. Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D. |
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High IQ Kids can be ordered via amazon.com. |
Profoundly gifted kids often get the least help in school. It’s assumed they’re smart enough to succeed on their own, plus teachers (and parents) feel out of their depth with these unique kids. A blend of personal stories and practical strategies, scholarly articles and entertaining essays from a community of voices—parents, educators, authors, researchers, and other experts—this book addresses the joys and challenges of raising and teaching, living with and understanding exceptionally gifted kids of all ages. Recommended for any adult who wants to know more (and may be desperate to know more) about high-IQ kids and how to support them, advocate for them, and meet their social, emotional, and learning needs. Contributors include Deirdre Lovecky, Ph.D., Karen Rogers, Ph.D., Carolyn Kottmeyer, Sally Reis, Ph.D., Joyce VanTassel-Baska, Ed.D., Miraca U. M. Gross, Ph.D., and many more. Edited by Kiesa Kay, Deborah Robson, and Judy Fort Brenneman (Paperback) |
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The Gifted Resource Center of New England, located in Providence, RI, serves the needs of gifted children, adolescents and their families. Clinical psychological and educational services are offered in assessment, psychotherapy, curriculum design, school consultation and teacher in-service. Also, articles, resource lists, and suggested readings are offered. As you explore our site, we hope you will find some answers to the questions you have about gifted children. The Gifted Resource Center of New England is directed by Deirdre V. Lovecky, Ph.D. |
| "I have been a clinical psychologist for more than 20 years, and specialize currently in working with gifted children. My interests are in helping to identify gifted children and to design meaningful school programs and outside enrichment activities for them to pursue. I am especially interested in these children's needs for increased complex stimulation and abstraction. Also, the highly and exceptionally gifted are of particular interest as I have assessed more than 70 children over IQ 160. I am interested in the needs of gifted children who are also learning disabled or AD/HD, have Asperger's Syndrome or other behavioral or mental health disorders, and I try to work with schools to provide for the unusual combinations of strengths and weaknesses found in these children." |