Helping the Child with Exceptional Ability

Book Cover......Page 1
Half-Title......Page 2
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
Preface......Page 8
CHAPTER 1 Introduction: Beyond ‘Normal’ Expectation......Page 10
CHAPTER 2 Infant Stages......Page 14
Crying......Page 16
Under-stimulation or Boredom......Page 17
Sleep......Page 19
Play and Exploration......Page 21
Playthings......Page 24
The Development of the Self Concept......Page 25
Widening Horizons......Page 28
Relating to Other Children......Page 29
Family Relationships......Page 34
Two ‘Problems’ for the Psychologist......Page 38
Reviewing Teaching Methods and Resources......Page 43
Reducing a Child’s Frustration......Page 44
Avoiding Isolation......Page 45
Belonging to a Group......Page 48
Experiencing Success and Risking Failure......Page 50
Learning Styles......Page 52
Personal Contact Time......Page 53
Personal and Professional Qualities......Page 54
Resources and Support Within the School......Page 57
Shared Help and Information......Page 59
Parents’ Expectations......Page 60
CHAPTER 6 Transition: A Case for Professional Co-operation......Page 62
Puberty......Page 64
The Implications for Exceptional Children......Page 65
Ways of Meeting the Problem......Page 66
CHAPTER 7 The Secondary Phase: Adolescence Exemplified......Page 70
CHAPTER 8 Creating a Climate for Growth......Page 76
 The Recognition of Exceptional Intellectual Ability......Page 77
Class Organisation and Learning Opportunities......Page 81
The Prejudice of Sex Stereotypes......Page 86
The Handicap of High Achievement......Page 90
Endpiece......Page 94
Appendix A Summary of Methods Used for Assessing Ability......Page 96
Appendix B Intelligence Testing and Exceptional Ability......Page 98
Appendix C Behavioural Checklists to Help in the Recognition of Exceptional Ability......Page 100
Appendix D Bloom’s Taxonomy......Page 102
Providing Opportunities for Intellectual Growth......Page 104
General Background Reading......Page 108
Useful Sources of Ideas, and Materials for Activities at Home and at School......Page 109
Other Sources of Information and Help......Page 110
About the Author......Page 112
Index......Page 114