Question: My daughter is in middle school and although she’s qualified for advanced programs, I’m not sure whether it is a good idea to keep her in those classes or move her back. What should she do? Answer: For gifted dyslexic students, decisions on whether to move ahead or hold back depends on several factors. STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES First, it’s best to take an honest look at a student’s strengths and challenges. Students with very high conceptual and oral verbal abilities may find it frustrating being placed in classes that have little intellectual challenge or verbally-matched peers. Highly gifted twice-exceptional students may have trouble feeling that they fit in, but poor fits can also contribute significantly to poor self-esteem, behavioral problems, and mood disorders like […]
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