Gifted but Learning Disabled: A Puzzling Paradox (continued)

Whitmore, J. & Maker, J. (1985). Intellectual giftedness among disabled persons. Rockville, MD: Aspen Press.

Resources

Webbing and Mind-Mapping
Heimlich, J. E. & Pittleman, S. D. (1986). Semantic mapping: Classroom applications. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Large, C. (1987). The clustering approach to better essay writing. Monroe, NY: Trillium Press.

Rico, G. L. (1983). Writing the natural way. Los Angeles, CA: J. P. Tarcher.

Visualization Techniques to Improve Memory
Write to Trillium Press, PO Box 209, Monroe, NY 10950 for information on the following materials.

    Bagley, M. T. Using Imagery to Develop Memory.
    Bagley, M. T. Using Imagery in Creative Problem Solving.
    Bagley, M. T. & Hess, K. K. Two Hundred Ways of Using Imagery in the Classroom.
    Hess, K. K. Enhancing Writing Through Imagery.

Using Technology
Summa, D. & Kelly, S. (1989). What's new in software? Computer software for gifted education. Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities, 5, 293-296.

Additional Reading

Armstrong, T. (1987). In their own way: Discovering and encouraging your child's personal learning style. Los Angeles, CA: J.P. Tarcher. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. A former teacher and learning disabilities specialist describes learning differences and provides suggestions.

Cannon, T., & Cordell, A. (1985, November). Gifted kids can't always spell. Academic Therapy, 21, 143-152. Briefly discusses characteristics of the gifted learning disabled child, possible patterns on tests, and strategies for instruction.

Daniels, P. (1983). Teaching the gifted/learning disabled child. Rockville, MD: Aspen. Designed for educators and often technical.

Fox, L., Brody, L., & Tobin, D. (Eds.). (1983). Learning disabled gifted children: Identification and programming. Austin, TX: ProEd. The most comprehensive study available, containing a variety of experts' opinions.

Getting learning disabled students ready for college (n.d.). Washington, DC: American Council on Education, HEATH Resources Center. A useful fact sheet and checklist.

How to choose a college: Guide for the student with a disability (n.d.). Washington, DC: American Council on Education, HEATH Resources Center.

Prihoda, J., Bieber, T., Kay, C., Kerkstra, P., & Ratclif, J. (Eds.). (1989). Community colleges and students with disabilities. Washington, DC: American Council on Education, HEATH Resources Center. Lists services and programs for disabled students at more than 650 U.S. community, technical, and junior colleges.

Rosner, S. (1985, May/June). Special twice: Guidelines for developing programs for gifted children with specific learning disabilities. G/C/T, 38, 55-58. A very basic overview.

Scheiber, B., & Talpers, J. (1987). Unlocking potential. Bethesda, MD: Adler and Adler. Offers advice on everything from diagnosis and vocational assessments to specific college programs designed to accommodate students with learning disabilities and provide them with study skills.

Silve, L. (1984). The misunderstood child: A guide for parents of learning disabled children. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. An easy-to-read basic and informative book with a focus on children with learning disabilities, yet relevant to children who are gifted and learning disabled.

Vail, P. (1987). Smart kids with school problems. New York, NY: E.P. Dutton. Emphasizes the traits of gifted students and the learning styles that set students who are gifted and learning disabled apart.

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