Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners: Connecting Research to Practice

Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners: Connecting Research to Practice
ISBN-10
1646320778
ISBN-13
9781646320776
Category
Education
Pages
302
Language
English
Published
2020
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Cecelia Boswell, C. Fugate, Wendy A. Behrens

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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