{"product_id":"bright-not-broken-gifted-kids-adhd-and-autism-hardcover","title":"Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, Adhd, and Autism - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDiane M. Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRebecca S. Banks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTemple Grandin\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe future of our society depends on our gifted children--the population in which we'll find our next Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, or Virginia Woolf. Yet the gifts and talents of some of our most brilliant kids may never be recognized because these children fall into a group known as twice exceptional, or \"2e.\" Twice exceptional kids are both gifted and diagnosed with a disability--often ADHD or an Autism Spectrum Disorder--leading teachers and parents to overlook the child's talents and focus solely on his weaknesses. Too often, these children get lost in an endless cycle of chasing diagnostic labels and are never given the tools to fully realize their own potential.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bright Not Broken sheds new light on this vibrant population by identifying who twice exceptional children are and taking an unflinching look at why they're stuck. The first work to boldly examine the widespread misdiagnosis and controversies that arise from our current diagnostic system, it serves as a wake-up call for parents and professionals to question why our mental health and education systems are failing our brightest children.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Most importantly, the authors show what we can do to help 2e children, providing a whole child model for parents and educators to strengthen and develop a child's innate gifts while also intervening to support the deficits. Drawing on painstaking research and personal experience, Bright Not Broken offers groundbreaking insight and practical strategies to those seeking to help 2e kids achieve their full potential.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diane M. Kennedy, author of The ADHD-Autism Connection, is a long time advocate, international speaker\/trainer, and mother of three twice-exceptional sons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rebecca S. Banks, M.A., co-author of The ADHD-Autism Connection, is a veteran educator, national speaker\/trainer, and mother of two twice-exceptional children.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a professor, prolific author, and one of the most accomplished and renowned adults with autism in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe future of our society depends on our gifted children--the population in which we'll find our next Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, or Virginia Woolf. Yet the gifts and talents of some of our most brilliant kids may never be recognized because these children fall into a group known as twice exceptional, or 2e. Twice-exceptional kids are both gifted and diagnosed with a disability--often ADHD or an autism spectrum disorder--leading teachers and parents to overlook the child's talents and focus solely on his weaknesses. Too often, these children get lost in an endless cycle of chasing diagnostic labels and are never given the tools to fully realize their own potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBright Not Broken\u003c\/i\u003e sheds new light on this vibrant population by identifying who twice-exceptional children are and taking an unflinching look at why they're stuck. The first work to boldly examine the widespread misdiagnosis and controversies that arise from our current diagnostic system, it serves as a wake-up call for parents and professionals to question why our mental health and education systems are failing our brightest children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost important, the authors show what we can do to help 2e children, providing a whole child model for parents and educators to strengthen and develop a child's innate gifts while also intervening to support the deficits. Drawing on painstaking research and personal experience, \u003ci\u003eBright Not Broken\u003c\/i\u003e offers groundbreaking insight and practical strategies to those seeking to help 2e kids achieve their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FUTURE OF OUR SOCIETY DEPENDS ON OUR GIFTED CHILDREN\u003c\/b\u003e--the population in which we'll find our next Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, or Virginia Woolf. Yet the gifts and talents of some of our most brilliant kids may never be recognized because these children fall into a group known as twice exceptional, or 2e. Twice-exceptional kids are both gifted and diagnosed with a disability--often ADHD or an autism spectrum disorder--leading teachers and parents to overlook the child's talents and focus solely on his weaknesses. Too often, these children get lost in an endless cycle of chasing diagnostic labels and are never given the tools to fully realize their own potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBright Not Broken \u003c\/i\u003esheds new light on this vibrant population by identifying who twice-exceptional children are and taking an unflinching look at why they're stuck. The first work to boldly examine the widespread misdiagnosis and controversies that arise from our current diagnostic system, it serves as a wake-up call for parents and professionals to question \u003ci\u003ewhy \u003c\/i\u003eour mental health and education systems are failing our brightest children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost important, the authors show what we can do to help 2e children, providing a \u003ci\u003ewhole child model \u003c\/i\u003efor parents and educators to strengthen and develop a child's innate gifts while also intervening to support the deficits. Drawing on painstaking research and personal experience, \u003ci\u003eBright Not Broken \u003c\/i\u003eoffers groundbreaking insight and practical strategies to those seeking to help 2e kids achieve their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIANE M. KENNEDY, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eThe ADHD-Autism Connection\u003c\/i\u003e, is a longtime advocate, international speaker\/trainer, and mother of three twice-exceptional sons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREBECCA S. BANKS, \u003c\/b\u003e MA, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe ADHD-Autism Connection\u003c\/i\u003e, is a veteran educator, national speaker\/trainer, and mother of two twice-exceptional children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEMPLE GRANDIN, \u003c\/b\u003e PhD, is a professor, prolific author, and one of the most accomplished and renowned adults with autism in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 9.23 x 6.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756068012320,"sku":"9780470623329","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/26280defae8eaf7949f8e418f7e0263e.webp?v=1780073411","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/bright-not-broken-gifted-kids-adhd-and-autism-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}