Secondary "... gentle, straightforward, and realistic advice (for) teens who find that their giftedness is not always simple. A section on intensities outlines the ways in which gifted young people may display sensitivity or excitability that sets them apart... authors carefully explain a variety of likely intensities, along with strategies for turning them into positive experiences rather than frustrations. The guide is full of reasonable, thoroughly explained tips on topics like tests, taking control, managing time, interacting with teachers, making friends, considering college, sexuality, and depression. The tone indicates... clearly that the authors have a deep understanding of gifted minds and gifted children. The book is filled with sidebars, lists... quizzes, and survey results. Gifted young people... should have access this book... adults... will gain a better understanding of them from it." - School Library Journal, Jan/12.

Previously published under title: The gifted kids' survival guide : a teen handbook.

Giftedness 101 -- Intelligence design -- Whoa, that's intense -- How to shape a gifted brain -- Taking charge of your life -- Making school rule -- College, careers & beyond -- Social smarts, relationship realities -- On being gifted -- and a teenager.