Used Book – Is my child gifted?, Jean-Marc Louis

Commonly referred to as "gifted," these children are actually "intellectually precocious" and, above all, children in their own right. Between the parental fantasy of the little genius and the "equalizing" temptation of the national education system, the precocious child often remains misunderstood in their specific needs. They exhibit superior potential in certain areas and marked deficiencies in others. Sensitive and fragile, half of the children identified as precocious will not pursue higher education or will experience academic failure. Far from being a privilege, precocity poses a problem. It challenges the school institution; it disturbs parents who quickly become overwhelmed when the first difficulties emerge. How can precocity be identified? What do IQ tests mean and what are their limitations? How can the specific educational needs of the precocious child be taken into account? Who should be sought for help, support, and advice? With warmth and empathy, the author, a specialist in school integration issues, guides parents, teachers, and educators in discovering the precocious child to foster their social adaptation, the development of their personality, and ultimately, their balance and happiness.