To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled is one of the most popular resources available on identifying and meeting the needs of twice-exceptional students. This updated third edition provides a comprehensive look at the complex world of students with remarkable gifts, talents, and interests, who simultaneously face learning, attention, or social challenges from LD, ADHD, and other disorders. Through case studies and years of research, the authors present a rationale for using a strength-based, talent-focused approach to meeting the needs of this special population. From a thorough description of twice-exceptionality and the unique learning patterns of these students, to strategies for identification, comprehensive programming, talent development, and instructional strategies, this book is for anyone who works or lives with a child who has both startling talents and disabling weaknesses.
Over ten years after To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled was first printed, Susan Baum and Steven Owen have completely revised this popular resource on identifying and meeting the needs of gifted and learning disabled (GLD) youngsters.
This book presents the reader with the main inherent problems of double-exceptionality, namely, the difficulties educators and mental health professionals must deal with when working with gifted disabled children and youths.
In this book, the author provides a thorough explanation of the various special education needs hindering the identification, schooling and social successes of the twice exceptional, while supplying methods and best practices for positive ...
Learning-disabled/gifted Children: Identification and Programming
Gifted students who are at risk because of learning disabilities, gender issues, or economic disadvantages are highlighted in this volume.
Long-Term Assignment Organizer. e organizer in Figure 15 will assist students in developing organizational, time management, and metacognitive skills. Use the organizer to guide whole-class or small-group discussions of how to ...
With chapters focusing on special populations (including autism, dyslexia, and ADHD) as well as the intersection of race and 2e, this book highlights practical recommendations for school and social contexts.
To be Gifted & Learning Disabled: From Identification to Practical Intervention Strategies
This book takes an in-depth look at the various learning disabilities and difficulties some gifted students face and strategies teachers can use to help these students succeed in the classroom. Educational Resource
This reference book offers information for parents, policy makers, and teachers about the traits of gifted students with learning, emotional, physical, visual, hearing, mental, and multiple disabilities--often referred to as twice ...