Examines issues that are of concern for young people who have been labeled "gifted," discussing what the label means, intelligence testing, educational options, and relationships with parents and friends. Includes first-person essays on being gifted....

Based on 1,000 new surveys with gifted kids, this book will continue to help countless bright, talented children know they're not 'weird' or alone in the world. It answers their questions about what gifted is (and isn't), how to cope with teasing, how to deal with high expectations and perfectionism, how to make friends, and much more. It's upbeat, informative, friendly, and compact. At a time when some gifted programs are being challenged, scaled back, or dropped, it's more important than ever to have "The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide"....