The Twice Exceptional Student

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No eligibility requirements

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In this subject you will be introduced to the concept of twice exceptionality; where a student is gifted and they are also living with a disability. The subject will investigate the many ways that twice exceptionality may manifest, such as: giftedness and specific learning disabilities, giftedness and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and giftedness and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There will be a focus on the way in which a student’s giftedness can mask their disability, and the way their disability can mask their giftedness. The paradoxical needs of the 2e student will be considered and strategies for supporting the 2e student will be presented. Reading research and empirical evidence will challenge some of the many myths and misunderstandings that surround this group of children.

Assessment 1: 2000 words. Online task. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assessment 2: 2500 words. Case Study. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2, 3

• Assessment 1 Online Task (50%)
• Assessment 2 Case Study (50%)

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