How do I know if a child is gifted? How does such a child behave at school and at home? What does it mean for a child to be gifted? Is there a difference between giftedness and talent? Can gifted children do poorly at school? How to teach and raise children with high abilities? These and other questions are answered by the authors of the book, leading European experts in this field. Combining theory and practical examples, they urge all those who deal with gifted children to consider their needs and handle them carefully.