- Characteristics vary between gifted children, children with Asperger's Syndrome and giftedness, and children with only Asperger's Syndrome. What are some of these defining characteristics?
- What are some characteristics that parents of gifted children who have Asperger’s Syndrome need to share with teachers to ensure these children get the appropriate education?
- What teaching techniques can teachers use to ensure they are giving gifted children with Asperger’s a challenging and appropriate education?
- How can teachers and parents work together to make sure gifted children aren’t misdiagnosed with Asperger’s?
- What resources can you share with others who have little experiences teaching gifted children with Asperger’s?
Resources
http://www.davidsongifted.org/Search-Database/entry/A10167
http://www.grcne.com/giftedAsperger.html
https://autismandoughtisms.wordpress.com/2011/08/19/distinguishing-giftedness-from-aspergers-will-the-dsm-5-help/
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/Genius-May-Be-an-Abnormality-Educating-Students-with-Aspergers-Syndrome-or-High-Functioning-Autism
http://mumsinthewood.com/teach-them/special-needs/gifted-and-talentedaspergers-syndrome/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/23/AR2007022301785.html
http://sengifted.org/misdiagnosis-aspergers-disorder-gifted-youth-addendum-mis-diagnoses-dual-diagnosis-gifted-children-james-webb-ph-d/
http://www.myaspergerschild.com/2011/11/misdiagnosis-of-aspergers-children.html
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/aspergers.htm
http://lcps.k12.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Teaching-Students-who-are-Gifted-and-have-Aspergers-Syndrome.pdf