Why Bright Kids Get Poor Grades And What You Can Do About It

Millions of gifted children are failing to reach their potential¿something Dr. Sylvia Rimm calls underachievement syndrome. Drawing on both clinical research and years of experience counseling families, Dr. Rimm has developed a ¿Trifocal Model¿ to help parents and teachers work together to get students back on track. It is effective for a wide range of students, from preschool through college. Dr. Rimm¿s practical, six-step program provides everything you need to know to turn your child or student¿s underachievement into success.

Sylvia Rimm, Ph.D., is a best-selling author who was a contributing correspondent for nine years on NBC's Today Show and who hosts a nationally broadcast radio programùFamily Talk with Sylvia Rimm. Dr. Rimm is a psychologist who specializes in working with gifted children and is the director of the Family Achievement Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She also writes a syndicated newspaper column on parenting.