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Bibliography on Gifted/Learning Disabled

by Linda Silverman, Ph.D.
Source: Visual Spatial Resource Center
Topics: Twice Gifted (LD and Gifted), more...

Baum, S. M., Owen, S. V., & Dixon, J. To be gifted and learning disabled: From identification to practical intervention strategies. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press. (P. O. Box 320, Mansfield Center, CT 06250)

Creative Child and Adult Quarterly, 15(2 & 3). Summer/Autumn, 1990. "Diamonds in the Rough: A Special Issue on Gifted-Talented-Creative Handicapped Individuals," edited by Mary Scott.

Daniels, P. R. (1983). Teaching the gifted/learning disabled child. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. (8700 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78758)

Dixon, J. P. (1983). The spatial child. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. (2600 South First St., Springfield, IL 62717. [217] 789-8980)

Fox, L. H., Brody, L., & Tobin, D. (1983). Learning-disabled/gifted children: Identification and programming. Baltimore, MD: University Park Press. (300 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201)

Levinson, H. N. (1984). Smart but feeling dumb. New York: Warner Books. (666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10103)

Maker, C. J. (1977). Providing programs for the gifted handicapped. Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children. (1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091-1589 [703] 620-3660)

Mendaglio, S. (1993). Counseling gifted learning disabled: Individual and group counseling techniques. In L. K. Silverman (Ed.), Counseling the gifted and talented (pp. 131-149). Denver: Love. (available from The Gifted Development Center, 1452 Marion Street, Denver, CO 80218. [303] 837-8378)

Silverman, L. K. (in press). Teaching gifted spatial learners with classroom adjustment difficulties. Twice Exceptional: Gifted and disabled. Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children. (1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091-1589 [703] 620-3660. The article is available from The Gifted Development Center [303] 837-8378 for $6.00)

Silverman, L. K. (1991). Help for the hidden handicapped. Highly Gifted Children, 7(2), 10-11. [The theme of this issue is gifted children with disabilities (including ADD). The issue is available from the Hollingworth Center for Highly Gifted Children, P.O. Box 464, South Casco, ME 04077. (207) 655-3767. The article can be obtained from The Gifted Development Center (303) 837-8378 for $2.00]

Silverman, L. K. (1989). Invisible gifts, invisible handicaps. Roeper Review, 12, 37-42. [The theme of this issue was "Gifted Students with Disabilities," edited by Joanne Whitmore. It is available for $9.00 from Roeper Review, P. O. Box 329. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303. (810) 642-1500. The article can be obtained from The Gifted Development Center (303) 837-8378 for $4.00]

Silverman, L. K., & Freed, J. (1991). Strategies for gifted visual-spatial learners. Denver: Gifted Development Center. (1452 Marion St., 80218 [303] 837-8378)

Whitmore, J. R. (1980). Giftedness, conflict and underachievement. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. (160 Gould Street, Needham Heights, MA 02194)

Whitmore, J. R., & Maker, C. J. (1985). Intellectual giftedness in disabled persons. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. (8700 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78758)

West, T. G. (1991). In the mind's eye: Visual thinkers, gifted people with learning disabilities, computer images, and the ironies of creativity. Buffalo, NY: Prometheus Press. (700 E. Amherst St. Buffalo, NY 14214 [716] 837-2475)

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