Gifted children with learning disabilities: «twice exceptional students»

Vol. 13 Iss. 1 pp. 103–107 | St. Petersburg State Institute of Psychology and Social Work | ISSN: 1993-8101
2010 • Issue 1 • Volume 13Psychological and pedagogical technologies in education

Abstract

The article is dedicated to a phenomenon of academic failure of gifted children. Modern theoretical conceptions explaining gifted children’s school problems are analyzed, possible practical ways of helping children which are followed from these conceptions are discussed. The author’s experience of practical work with gifted children is described.

Keywords

gifted children, children with learning disabilities, twice-exceptional students, uneven development, intellectual abilities, neurological problems, ADHD

Citation

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