Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners: Connecting Research to Practice

Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners: Connecting Research to Practice
ISBN-10
100049022X
ISBN-13
9781000490220
Category
Education
Pages
316
Language
English
Published
2021-10-20
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Wendy Behrens, Cecelia Boswell, C. Matthew Fugate

Description

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.

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