To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled: Strength-Based Strategies for Helping Twice-Exceptional Students With LD, ADHD, ASD, and More

by Susan Baum, Robin Schader, Steven Owen

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, ASD, 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 explores the distinguishing strengths (yellows) and complex challenges (blues) that these students face. In painting, green is a mix of yellows and blues. Because of their individual characteristics, twice-exceptional students come in a remarkable range of greens.

2018 NAGC Book of the Year Award Winner

Genres: Nonfiction, Education, Psychology

316 pages, Paperback

Published May 30, 2017

Reviews

[_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a resource for teachers of gifted and learning disabled students. There are many charts, graphs, sample forms, and perhaps most helpful, references to contemporary technology, such as websites and apps, that may be helpful to such students. A broader discussion of the concept of 2e is beyond the scope of this book.

[Kelsey Krueger · Rating 4 out of 5]

An educator's guide to 2e students that contains resources and strategies to create successful students - I enjoyed reading this book and imagining how I could create a classroom that better serves all students.

[Michelle Kasprzyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read for parents and teachers, useful strategies to use with our students that can benefit both 2e and non-2e learners.

[Rhonda D.]

Source: Bright and Quirky Summit 2022