Disbaled+GATE


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Being gifted and handicapped led to the academic term of “twice gifted”. Have learning disabilities while participating in a gifted and talented educational program can cause anxiety and if not properly nurtured, can be detrimental to a students’ academic career. Identifying disabled gifted students is controversial and the Individuals with Disabilities Act further complicates profile analysis within identification of gifted students with disabilities. Although aptitude and IQ tests are not the sole basis for qualifying as a Gifted students, their presence in identification may not be completely overlooked. A popular, broad concept used by many educators is acknowledging average ability, task commitment, and creativity.