Understanding and supporting gifted and talented children and adolescents Answers common
questions of professionals and trainees Presents the state-of-art of theory research and
practice Explores the characteristics of gifted students More about the book What is
giftedness? How do talents develop? Are gifted people "different"? How can gifted children be
recognized and supported in their development? Based on the authors' many years of expertise in
giftedness research and education practice this book answers these and many other questions
about giftedness and talent development in a scientifically sound and at the same time
application-oriented way. This new volume offers an up-to-date overview of the theoretical
foundations pioneering studies and research findings on gifted children and adolescents and
explores evidence-based options for diagnostics and support. The development of giftedness as
well as the characteristics of gifted students such as performance-related attributes and
temperament traits are also examined. This book is of interest to child psychologists and
psychiatrists educational and school psychologists educators and students and is an ideal
textbook for self-study or for those training to become a professional.
