I have had parents ask me about 'twice exceptional' TAG students... This term refers to the fact that some gifted children are exceptional both because of their strengths and also because of their limitations. The twice exceptional learner with high intellegence may also have one or more learning disabilities as well. Think about a person who might be blind or deaf, they then expereince heightened skills in other functions. That is kind of like the twice exceptional TAG student. These students may score extremely well on ITBS exams, CogAT tests, or ace daily work, but also may have trouble with attention deficit, emotional, behavior problems, or any other type of learning disability. Quite often students that have Autisim Spectrum Disorders, several types of ADHD, vision, hearing and auditory processing speed and others. For more information check out: Hoagies Gifted Twice Exceptional http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/twice_exceptional.htm
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AuthorMrs. Gina Miller TAG/Art Instructor at Belle Plaine Schools. Archives
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