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The ever-broadening roles of school counselors range from traditional (advisor for college planning) to novel (advocating for students with learning difficulties or giftedness). A newly recognized group of learners, with both learning difficulties and academic strengths, known as twice-exceptional learners, has emerged. After a synopsis of federal legislation that has shaped the field of twice-exceptionality, the authors use two case examples to highlight the contribution of prevailing educational myths to the lack of attention to twice-exceptional students. They conclude with comprehensive recommendations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

The issue begins with two articles that focus on strategies for identifying students for special education and gifted education services. First article focuses on cultural considerations and working with school psychologists and next focuses on twice-exceptional students. Then, two articles address families. One provides perspectives of parents who have children with disabilities, and second article provides a family-systems perspective on working with students with disabilities or students who are gifted. Final papers examines the impact of students' and educators' negative attitudes on students with disabilities, and discusses the effects of the No Child Left Behind legislation on school policies and practices related to gifted students. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

This ongoing investigation was concerned with why some children were labeled gifted while others of identical measured ability were not. Each labeled "gifted" child was matched for age, sex, and socioeconomic status (SES) with two others in the same school class. The first matched child had an identical Raven's Matrices raw score, and the second was chosen at random for ability (N = 210). The study, begun in 1974 across the UK, used a battery of tests, including IQ, personality, behavior, and in-depth interviews of children, parents, and teachers. The group labeled gifted were found to have significantly more emotional problems than the nonlabeled group, which they mostly grew out of. This follow-up study demonstrates that for the subjects now in their 40s, a gifted childhood has not always delivered outstanding adult success. Better predictive factors for adult success were hard work, emotional support, and a positive, open personal outlook. By 2005, the labeled and nonlabeled gifted groups were not very different in life outcomes, though both groups were much more successful than the random-ability group. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

The Hartnett, Nelson, and Rinn 2004 study (see record 2004-11177-002) indicates that diagnostic confusion between ADD/ADHD and giftedness exists, and that research on medication practices is warranted. Mika (see reocrd 2006-11964-007) disagrees, saying that there is no empirical evidence of misdiagnosis of gifted children as having ADD/ADHD. We disagree with Mika's logic, and describe evidence that suggests that such misdiagnosis does occur, with possible concurrent risks. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

This quasiexperimental research studies the effect of socioeconomic status (SES), language learning, and culture on gifted Hispanic children's performance in an alternative developmental scale (Qualitative Use of English and Spanish Tasks) of cognitive ability for generating developmental profiles. Results show the effect of SES and language learning across linguistic and cultural factors, revealing developmental continuities and discontinuities. Theoretical and practical educational implications are to include and generate developmentally appropriate assessments that uncover cultural-linguistic giftedness. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

This article is a response to a study Gifted or ADHD? The Possibilities of Misdiagnosis (see record 2004-11177-002) by D. Niall Hartnett, Jason Nelson, and Anne Rinn. A critique of the authors' claim about misdiagnosis of gifted children with ADHD, as well as their experiment and conclusions, is presented. The paper disputes an idea, prevalent in the gifted education field, that gifted children are misdiagnosed with ADHD, and points out that there is no reliable evidence of such a trend. The concept of overexcitability in its original meaning and clinical manifestations, as described by Kazimierz Dabrowski, provides a different perspective on ADHD and giftedness than that given by Hartnett et al., and common in the gifted field. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

Elementary students in programs for gifted and highly gifted students were tested using the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition (SB5). Students' scores on the SB5 were significantly lower than their scores on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-III). In addition, rank order was not well preserved between the SB5, WISC-III scores, and determination of giftedness. While the cause of these findings is unclear, caution should be used when utilizing the SB5 for determinations of gifted status. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

This study explored the latent structure of divergent thinking as a cognitive ability across gifted and non-gifted samples of students utilizing multiple-group analysis of mean and covariance structures (MG-MACS). Whereas Spearman's law of diminishing returns postulates lower g saturation of cognitive tests with increasing ability level and consequently, a lower correlation of cognitive abilities in more gifted samples, recent evidence from creativity research has shown that correlations of divergent thinking with intelligence are unaffected by ability level. In order to investigate this conflicting state of affairs with respect to divergent thinking, we utilized increasingly restrictive MG-MACS models that were capable of comparing latent variances, covariances, and means between gifted (IQ > 130) and non-gifted (IQ ≤ 130) groups of students. In a sample of 1070 German school students, we found that a MG-MACS model assuming partial strict measurement invariance with respect to the postulated factor model of verbal, figural, and numerical divergent thinking could not be rejected. Further, latent variances and covariances of latent divergent thinking factors did not significantly differ between groups, whereas the gifted group exhibited significantly higher latent means. Finally, implications of our results for future research on the latent structure of divergent thinking are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

In this study reasons for counselling the gifted and talented are investigated. The sample comprised 440 children (28.5% female) from a counselling centre for the gifted and talented. Reasons for counselling were assessed by a questionnaire and within the counselling sessions. Intelligence was tested with IQ-tests. It was examined how the reasons for counselling are related to children's gender, grade level (Kindergarten up the grade level 7), and intelligence (gifted versus non gifted). For boys and girls very similar reasons for counselling were found. However, some reasons are related to grade level and giftedness. Results are discussed with respect to practical implications for counsellor education and training. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Editor notes that in this issue, the authors address some very diverse aspects of giftedness and talent, including perfectionism, language diversity, musical talent and appreciation, implicit influences on thought and action, social awareness, and some deep, inner, psychological dimensions of high ability. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

This article reviews studies investigating cognitive ability and academic achievement of students with Asperger syndrome (AS) and high-functioning autism (HFA). Particular emphasis is placed on the mathematical ability of people with AS/HFA. A preliminary analysis of empirical data is presented. Findings indicate that: (1) the majority of individuals with AS/HFA have average mathematical ability; (2) the majority of individuals with AS/HFA have a significant but clinically modest math weakness; (3) some individuals with AS/HFA have mathematical giftedness. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Replies to several comments made by the original authors (see record 2007-12554-002). Examines and comments upon the cumulative science involved with reproducibly superior aspects of giftedness. Relevant misunderstandings, agreements, and disagreements are addressed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

Comments on the article by Ericsson, Roring and Nandagopal (see record 2007-12554-002). This paper presented well the achievements of the expert performance approach. The 10-year rule of expertise is one of them, a very practical rule. For example, when I meet a new physician, my first question always is: 'How many years of practical experience do you have?' 'Do not send me a bunch of non-experts to see my baby. Send me a paediatrician who has at least 10 years of experience', I demanded the administration of the Children's Hospital in Ottawa and forbade non-experts to enter my room. They promised to send me their best expert. The following morning Dr. Johnson came, saying that he had five years of experience and he thought that he was an expert. You can imagine my disappointment. However, the expert performance approach does not answer some important questions directly arising out of its main statements. The author expands upon these issues. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

Different cultures have different conceptions of what it means to be gifted. But in identifying children as gifted, we often use only our own conception, ignoring the cultural context in which the children grew up. Such identification is inadequate and fails to do justice to the richness of the world's cultures. It also misses children who are gifted and may identify as gifted children those who are not. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Comments on article by Ericsson, Roring and Nandagopal (see record 2007-12554-002) regarding the authors' failure to adequately explain the remarkableness of giftedness with respect to neurophysiological substrates. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

Comments on article by Ericsson, Roring and Nandagopal (see record 2007-12554-002) regarding the three challenges faced by giftedness researchers. Questions are posed for the original authors. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

This issue of Gifted Child Quarterly includes five excellent articles on a variety of topics including underachievement, the implications of a conceptual model of giftedness for educational practice, gifted teachers’ attitudes toward technology, longitudinal outcomes of participation in an early college entrance program, and the role of honors’ colleges in the talent development of gifted individuals. Collectively, the articles address several important issues regarding the social and emotional development of gifted children and the impact of educational interventions on the lives and achievement of talented young people. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

Nowadays an approach to researches of creativity matches the Vygotsky's ideas to a greater degree. L.S. Vygotsky reasons that analytical methods connected to elements' analysis makes evident the necessity of synthetic study of creative abilities and giftedness. Psychology had been moving towards this approach for the XIX—XX centuries. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

School counselors, when serving as consultants and assuming consultee roles, can contribute significantly to the well-being of gifted students at all school levels. This article summarizes pertinent current training of school counselors, social and emotional concerns of gifted children and adolescents, and the practice of consultation as it relates to school counseling. In addition, brief narratives describe consultations related to peer relations, underachievement, college and career decisions, assistance to classroom teachers and parents, small-group work, potential misdiagnosis, alternative and affective curriculum, and diversity. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Code switching includes the use of complete sentences, phrases, and borrowed words from another language (Brice & Brice, 2000). It is a common linguistic phenomenon noted among bilingual populations. In order to code, switch effectively, students must possess a high level of understanding of the 2 cultures, as well as a deep understanding of the underlying structures and purposes of 2 language systems. Code switching, rather than reflecting the traditional view of a disadvantaged and semiliterate background, actually reflects an intellectual advantage. However, code switching has not commonly been perceived as a positive trait by schools, teachers, or the majority culture. Assessments for nomination and identification of giftedness have traditionally been either single-language oriented or use concepts and behaviors that are reflective of the majority culture. This article explores some of the aspects of code switching and possible resultant behaviors of bilingual children who are gifted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)