P.O. Box 40326, Providence, RI 02940-0326
(401) 421-3426 e-mail: GRCNE02940@aol.com
Different Minds: Gifted
Children with AD/HD,
Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits
is now published!
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
1-866-416-1078
(phone)
The ISBN number is:
1-85302-964-5 (needed to order the right book) .
The price is $24.95 plus $4.00 shipping for the first book and $1
for each additional book.
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 Aspergers 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.
Licensed Psychologist
Director, Gifted
Development Center
Denver, Colorado
NEW!
High IQ Kids: Collected Insights, Information, and Personal Stories from the Experts
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)
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."