Twice-Exceptional Gifted Children: Understanding, Teaching, and Counseling Gifted Students
Gifted students with disabilities, also referred to as twice-exceptional children, need the strategies in “Twice-Exceptional Gifted Children: Understanding, Teaching, and Counseling Gifted Students” in order to find success in the regular classroom. By offering a thorough discussion of twice-exceptional students based on research into how gifted students with disabilities learn, the author helps teachers and
Gifted students with disabilities, also referred to as twice-exceptional children, need the strategies in “Twice-Exceptional Gifted Children: Understanding, Teaching, and Counseling Gifted Students” in order to find success in the regular classroom. By offering a thorough discussion of twice-exceptional students based on research into how gifted students with disabilities learn, the author helps teachers and education professionals develop a broad understanding of the complex issues associated with gifted students who have disabilities. This comprehensive text provides an overview of who these students are, how teachers can tap into their strengths and weaknesses, and what educational strategies should be implemented to help these students succeed in school and beyond. The book will guide a collaborative team step-by-step through the process of identifying students’ needs, selecting modifications and accommodations, and developing a comprehensive plan to meet the diverse needs of twice-exceptional children. By implementing the strategies suggested in this book, teachers of twice-exceptional gifted students can ensure these students do not just survive in the classroom, but thrive.
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my experience… First understand that this book is geared toward educators and the optimization of the ” school classroom” for gifted kids with learning disabilities, but with that said, for me, a parent of one such child, it was a gift. Resources are abundant for early childhood development but as children grow to adolescence and adulthood…scientific study lacks. Although this book and author do not give direct advise or directly address this population, it give broad sweeping suggestions for…
Probably best for teacher training The book has a lot of information and definitions, but is presented in a textbook style so for me it was not very captivating. I gave it a 4 star because of the wide breadth of information and background presented, and to support a text on giftedness. In future editions, I would appreciate a friendlier approach and an index. Not having an index on a book as comprehensive as this one, is a glaring weakness.
Beverly Trail descriptions of the typical challenges 2e children face in public school are right on the mark and she has great s Very insightful book on 2e children. I am the parent of six grown 2e children that each had challenges in school. Beverly Trail descriptions of the typical challenges 2e children face in public school are right on the mark and she has great suggestions for teachers and parents to help them.