1st Edition
Neurodiversity and the Twice-Exceptional Student A Comprehensive Resource for Teachers
Section 1: Overview 1. Introduction to the Twice-Exceptional Student 2. The Identification and Prevalence of Twice-Exceptional Students 3. The Legislative Requirements of Educational Institutions in Australia Section 2: The Component Parts of ‘Twice-Exceptionality’ 4. Gifted/High Potential Learners with co-author Dr Geraldine Townend 5. Specific Learning Difficulties and Disabilities 6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 7. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with co-author Dr Trevor Clark 8. Developmental Coordination Disorder/Dyspraxia 9. Giftedness/High Potential and Multiple Co-morbidities Section 3: From Understanding to Implementation for Twice-Exceptional Students 10. Teaching/Coaching to Improve Executive Function Skills 11. Putting It All Together for the 2e Student in the Classroom 12. Longitudinal Case Studies
Biography
Rhonda Filmer is currently the Board Chair at the Specific Learning Difficulties Association of NSW. After spending her early working life in mainstream classrooms and teaching gifted groups Rhonda spent the last 20 years presenting professional development in schools, speaking at conferences and seminars, consulting on case management in schools and privately tutoring 2e students.
