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High ability students with coexisting disabilities: Implications for school psychological practice.

Authors :
Foley‐Nicpon, Megan
Assouline, Susan G.
Source :
Psychology in the Schools. Oct2020, Vol. 57 Issue 10, p1615-1626. 12p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

School psychologists are well‐positioned to change the educational landscape for twice‐exceptional students, or those who possess high ability in one or more talent domains along with one or more disabilities. Better understanding of the nuanced cognitive and psychosocial assessment patterns within this population may increase well‐needed participation in gifted education opportunities and the likelihood of receiving accommodations, as well as decrease missed diagnoses. Based on our review of the empirical literature within domains of twice‐exceptionality (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and specific learning disability), we provide recommendations for how school psychologists can interpret formative and summative assessments taken by twice‐exceptional students and subsequently help design educational plans that will meet their unique needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00333085
Volume :
57
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Psychology in the Schools
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
145490364
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22342