Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students

Christine Fonseca has worked in the field of education for more than a decade. Relying on her expertise as a school psychologist, behavioral consultant, speaker, and parenting expert, she has been a resource for parents and children in understanding the social and emotional needs of gifted children.

Acknowledgments Introduction PART I WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE GIFTED CHAPTER 1 Assumptions About Giftedness CHAPTER 2 Talents Versus Troubles CHAPTER 3 Two Sides of the Same Coin CHAPTER 4 Temperament and Gender CHAPTER 5 Twice Blessed PART II GREAT INFORMATION, BUT NOW WHAT? CHAPTER 6 Building a Solid Foundation CHAPTER 7 Working With the Explosion CHAPTER 8 Temperament and Unique Personality Issues CHAPTER 9 Yes, It Really Does Take a Village PART III BEING YOUR CHILD’S COACH—SPECIFIC STRATEGIES CHAPTER 10 What Makes a Good Coach? CHAPTER 11 Relationship Issues CHAPTER 12 Performance Issues CHAPTER 13 Behavioral Issues Final Thoughts Recommended Resources References About the Author