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Responding to the Needs of Twice Exceptional Learners Through Strength-Based Services
October 25, 2006
Presenter
National Association For The Dually Diagnosed 23rd Annual Conference San Diego, CA
1:30-4:45 P.M.
http://www.thenadd.org
Students who are twice exceptional have unique constellations of learning needs. Many of these students have gifts and strengths which are overlooked when services focus on a deficit-based model. Preconceived notions of how disabilities affect cognition and the fact that many believe "bright students" are equally developed often prevent students from receiving services that focus on their strengths and interests. This session is designed to provide attendees with insights into the roadblocks faced by many students who are twice exceptional. Instructional strategies that focus on student strengths while simultaneously addressing areas of need will be shared. Suggestions for utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to engineer comprehensive, seamless and efficient educational services for students who are twice exceptional will be the focus of the talk.
