Gifted Children with Disabilities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12433986 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Starr Cline, Kathryn T Hegeman, Kathryn Hegeman |
| Year | 2001 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 16-24 |
| Publication date | 2001-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Gifted Child Today (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1076-2175 • E-ISSN: 2162-951X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.4219/gct-2001-542 |
| OpenAlex | W50906977 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 3 |
Gifted individuals are present in all segments of the population. Over the years, society has attempted to identify and meet the needs of children who are highly able. Certain populations have been under-represented in programs for the gifted. One such group includes individuals who are gifted and have a disability. Have we allowed preconceived notions of how disabilities affect cognition to negatively color our expectations causing individuals to remain invisible and become disenfranchised members of our society? Norman Kunc, who is a consultant and speaker on a wide range of educational, disability, and social justice issues, was born with cerebral palsy. As he relates his experiences growing up, we begin to see the messages being communicated that contribute to feelings of inadequacy
Affect · Cognitive disabilities · Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |