Gifted Child Quarterly · 2014 · 237 citations · 62 references
Second Language LearningTwice-exceptional ChildrenTwice-exceptional LearnersEducationLanguage LearningPsychologySecond Language AcquisitionExceptional ChildrenCognitive DevelopmentUnderachieving ChildTwice-exceptional YouthLanguage StudiesDevelopmental DisorderExceptional ChildSocial SkillsChild DevelopmentLearning TheoryPediatricsSpecial EducationNew DefinitionLanguage-learning Aptitude
In this article, a new definition of twice-exceptional children is proposed. In addition to introducing this new definition, the authors provide a research-based rationale for the definition, offer a clear profile of twice-exceptional youth, and summarize the development of new programs and practices to enable these students to develop their gifts while simultaneously compensating for their deficits.
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