Neurodiversity and the Twice-Exceptional Student: A Comprehensive Resource for Teachers

This manual defines terms, shares examples, and provides evidence-based information and strategies to support the teaching of twice-exceptional students, covering learning disabilities, gifted and high potential education, talent development, and general classroom pedagogy. It includes case studies and web links to helpful resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Twice-exceptional students, who possess both exceptional abilities and learning disabilities, require specialized teaching strategies to meet their unique needs. Written with busy teachers in mind, this manual defines terms, shares examples, and provides evidence-based information and strategies to support the teaching of these students. The book covers a wide range of topics, including learning disabilities, gifted and high potential education, talent development, and general classroom pedagogy involving curriculum differentiation and individualised programming. It also delves deeper into the various presentations of neurodiversity, such as specific learning disabilities, autism, and attention deficits in gifted/high potential students, to help teachers gain a better understanding of the nuances evident in each twice-exceptional student. Case studies showcase the experiences of successful twice-exceptional young people, and the book provides valuable weblinks to a comprehensive list of helpful, freely-available resources. This essential, practical resource will be invaluable to teachers and educators in primary and secondary schooling, as well as pre-service educators. It will also be of interest to parents and carers who want to better understand and support their twice-exceptional children.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 172 x 246 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032520315