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Book SynopsisThe future of our society depends on our gifted children the population in which we ll find our next Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, or Virginia Woolf. Yet the gifts and talents of some of our most brilliant kids may never be recognized because these children fall into a group known as twice exceptional, or 2e.
Trade Review"This book is truly inspiring and it shows that by simply changing our perception of these children, and then the testing and education that stems from that perception, we can help them become successful, contributing adults." (psychcentral.com, March 13th, 2012)
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors ix
Authors’ Note xi
Preface xiii
Temple Grandin
Introduction xv
Diane M. Kennedy and Rebecca S. Banks
Part I: Who They Are
1. Twice Exceptional: A Nontraditional View of Giftedness 3
2. Recognizing 2e: A Confusing Mix of Abilities and Challenges 17
3. 2e, ADHD, and Labels: Misunderstanding Behaviors and Missing Deficits 37
4. Autism and 2e: A Better Understanding of Deficits and Behaviors 57
Part II: Why They’re Stuck
5. A Layman’s Guide to the DSM: The Flawed System That Traps Our Children 81
6. Fact or Fallacy: Questioning the Validity of the ADHD Diagnosis 101
7. Misunderstanding the Spectrum of Autism: An Important ‘‘e’’ in 2e 119
8. 2e Students and Education: Too Bright, Too Broken 139
Part III: How to Help Them
9. Diagnosing the Whole Child: Identifying Abilities and Minimizing Deficits 165
10. Educating the Whole Child: Nurturing Abilities and Supporting Challenges 183
Conclusion: Ensuring the Best Future for Our Brightest Minds 209
Additional Resources 219
Notes 225
Acknowledgments 261
Index 267
