ABSTRACT

Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners offers an in-depth look at the needs and lived experiences of students who are twice-exceptional. This book:

  • Includes detailed examinations of co-occurring disabilities commonly found in twice-exceptional populations.
  • Features studies of ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), anxiety, OCD, and more.
  • Bridges the divide between research about and practical strategies for teaching gifted students with learning challenges.
  • Is Ideal for university teacher preparation courses and graduate programs.
  • Provides strength-based strategies that focus on students' unique gifts and talents.

Each chapter includes a comprehensive literature review, suggested interventions, resources for further exploration, and vignettes that highlight experiences of twice-exceptional students and the behaviors and needs that practitioners might commonly see in the classroom.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

Messages From the Editors

chapter Chapter 1|25 pages

Twice-Exceptionality

A Field Whose Time Has Come

chapter Chapter 3|48 pages

To Be Gifted and ADHD

Understanding the Unique Challenges

chapter Chapter 5|17 pages

Gifted Learners and Dyslexia

Designing Interventions Without Labels

chapter Chapter 6|34 pages

Giftedness and Math Difficulty

chapter Chapter 7|27 pages

Giftedness and Autism Spectrum Disorders

chapter Chapter 8|36 pages

Anxiety and Gifted Children