Giftedness 101

"Linda Silverman is an articulate, insightful, authoritative, and extremely "gifted" international expert in the assessment of giftedness...[She] has created a gem with Giftedness 101. The fields of psychology and education should welcome this vibrant book with open arms."


Alan S. Kaufman, PhD

Yale Child Study Center

School of Medicine


"This is a really terrific book! I'm really impressed at how much information has been packed into it, how accessible it is (without talking down to the audience), and how well the author has parsed the many key issues in the world of giftedness. Parents and mental health professionals with find this book incredibly useful. I look forward to sharing it far and wide. I think it is a book that was badly needed and will really fill a niche."


Corin Goodwin

CEO & Executive Director, Gifted Homeschoolers Forum


"This is the most thorough history, explanation, and call to action for gifted advocates you will find."--Laughing at Chaos Blog


What is giftedness? Is it the potential for success or is it the experience of being an "outsider"?
This book addresses the unique psychological needs of gifted children, which are often manifested as "feeling different," and examines special issues such as gifted children with learning disabilities, gender considerations, implications of socio-economic status, and more.


Giftedness 101 dispels common myths about giftedness and challenges the view that
eminence is the true signifier of giftedness. It offers specific guidelines to psychologists, parents, and teachers; describes comprehensive assessment of the gifted; provides support for the twice exceptional; and focuses on the complex inner world of the gifted. The book defines giftedness as a psychological reality with powerful ramifications throughout the lifespan. Giftedness 101 will be a valuable, eye-opening resource for psychologists, educators, and other professionals who work with the gifted, as well as gifted individuals and their families.

Key Features:


Provides a concise, accessible overview of one of the most important and challenging topics in psychology and education
Examines the concept of giftedness across the lifespan
Covers both the intellectual assessment and development of gifted individuals as well as the psychological well-being issues of this population
Written by a prominent expert in the field of the psychology of giftedness