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Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners

by C. Matthew Fugate, Wendy Behrens, Cecelia Boswell

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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.

Book Details

Publisher:
Routledge
Published:
2021-11-01
Pages:
316
Language:
EN
ISBN:
9781000490220
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