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Rebecca S. Banks, MA, coauthor of The ADHD-Autism Connection, is a veteran educator, national speaker/trainer, and mother of two twice-exceptional children.
Temple Grandin, PhD, is a professor, prolific author, and one of the most accomplished and renowned adults with autism in the world.
About the Authors | p. ix |
Authors' Note | p. xi |
Preface | p. xiii |
Introduction | p. xv |
Who They Are | |
Twice Exceptional: A Nontraditional View of Giftedness | p. 3 |
Recognizing 2e: A Confusing Mix of Abilities and Challenges | p. 17 |
2e, ADHD, and Labels: Misunderstanding Behaviors and Missing Deficits | p. 37 |
Autism and 2e: A Better Understanding of Deficits and Behaviors | p. 57 |
Why They're Stuck | |
A Layman's Guide to the Dsm: The Flawed System That Traps Our Children | p. 81 |
Fact or Fallacy: Questioning the Validity of the Adhd Diagnosis | p. 101 |
Misunderstanding the Spectrum of Autism: An Important "e" in 2e | p. 119 |
2e Students and Education: Too Bright, Too Broken | p. 139 |
How to Help Them | |
Diagnosing the Whole Child: Identifying Abilities and Minimizing Deficits | p. 165 |
Educating the Whole Child: Nurturing Abilities and Supporting Challenges | p. 183 |
Conclusion: Ensuring the Best Future for Our Brightest Minds | p. 209 |
Additional Resources | p. 219 |
Notes | p. 225 |
Acknowledgments | p. 261 |
Index | p. 267 |
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