Smart Kids with School Problems: Things to Know and Ways to Help (Plume) [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Priscilla L. Vail (Author)

Book Description

Series: Plume | Publication Date: August 1, 1989

For the frustrated parents of "Conundrum Kids," bright children whose overall academic performance does not match their intellectual capabilities. Concise and authoritative, this much-needed guide is a welcome resource for parents, and teachers.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Parents and teachers of gifted students with learning disabilities should be grateful for this definitive work on "conundrum kids"the superb writer who can't add, the talented speech maker who can't write legibly. Chapters on young children provide practical suggestions and ideas for parents trying to decide when the child should start school and teachers trying to cope. The work also covers students up through college and deals with the topics of visual learning, motor functioning, auditory learning, language and learning, and psychological problems. Strategies for dealing with standardized tests and conquering the world of college are also included. An annotated bibliography completes this hallmark work. Joanne Troutner, Tippecanoe Sch. Corp., Lafayette, Ind.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Plume (August 1, 1989)
• ISBN-10: 0452262429
• ASIN: B001OMHTMK
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,325,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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131 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars only good book on kids both gifted & learning disabled, October 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Smart Kids with School Problems: Things to Know and Ways to Help (Plume) (Paperback)

This may seem contradictory, but a fairly significant number of people struggle with the double problem of being both gifted and learning disabled. Priscilla Vail has been there, in all roles, child, adult, parent, teacher, and counselor. She shares what she learned the hard way in a warm, easy-to-read style with plenty of common sense and compassion. The book was an enormous help to me at a time when I needed it, not least by reassuring me that our family was not alone in facing these problems. I have recommended it to everyone I know who is involved with such special children in any capacity and I would heartily recommend it also to any Amazon customers who need information on these sorts of difficulties.

50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart Kids with School Problems, April 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Smart Kids with School Problems: Things to Know and Ways to Help (Plume) (Paperback)

A very insightful book that explains how a child can demonstrate both brilliance and learning difficulties. The section on testing gave a wonderful explanation of common assessments, exploring the intricacies of scores typically found in these kids.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Parent's Answer, March 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Smart Kids with School Problems: Things to Know and Ways to Help (Plume) (Paperback)

This book was a God-send just at the time of giving up on the school system-- I took charge and looked for an answer to why my son who was so bright has hated school since Kindergarten. I found out why in this book!! The author lovingly and astutely explains how and at what point the learning process can break down. I was able to pinpoint that area in my son and then use the practical advice Ms. Vail offered. AN ABSOLUTELY MUST BOOK FOR FUTURE TEACHERS (and parents seeking understanding and practical advice). TEACHERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO "SEE" A CHILD WHO IS FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKS BECAUSE OF A STRUGGLE HE/SHE IS HAVING WITH AN UNRECOGNIZED LEARNING BREAKDOWN.