A Unique Challenge: Sorting Out the Differences Between Giftedness and Asperger's Disorder.

Autor:	Amend, Edward R., Schuler, Patricia, Beaver-Gavin, Kathleen, Beights, Rebecca
Předmět:	EXCEPTIONAL children DIAGNOSIS of Asperger's syndrome in children ASPERGER'S syndrome EDUCATION of gifted children TRAINING of teachers of gifted children DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis PSYCHOLOGY
Zdroj:	Gifted Child Today; Fall2009, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p57-63, 7p, 1 Color Photograph
Abstrakt:	The article discusses the challenges inherent in distinguishing between characteristics often associated with gifted children and those with Asperger's Disorder. The author notes that a gifted child with a disability such as Asperger's Disorder is commonly referred to as a twice-exceptional child and these children are often misdiagnosed. The Giftedness/Asperger's Disorder Checklist (GADC) can help educators and mental health professionals determine whether a child needs further evaluation.
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