Crossover Children – LD and Gifted

In addition to addressing students' learning disabilities, it is important to encourage their special talents and interests. The resources below will help you identify and address the diverse needs of students who are both learning disabled and gifted. Use these articles to learn about the characteristics of crossover children, and discover teaching strategies that can improve their educational experience. You will also find behavior interventions to help students stay organized and on task.

Profile of a Crossover Child ADHD and Children Who Are Gifted Some children are both gifted and have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Diagnosing and working with these students can be challenging; this article will help teachers and parents better understand this complex combination. Students with Exceptionalities Read these tips on how to incorporate exceptional students into your classroom, a very important matter for teachers to consider. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable. The Crossover Profile A composite list of typical characteristics describing a learning disabled/gifted student. Gifted but Learning Disabled: A Puzzling Paradox Some very special children are both learning disabled and gifted. These children can be difficult to identify and sometimes slip through the cracks. Behavior Interventions Behavioral and Social Interventions Identify characteristics of students with learning disabilities and link to descriptions of successful strategies for working with these special children. Controlling Disorganization A list of specific organizing strategies for teachers and parents to help disorganized students. Controlling Impulsivity Two complete strategies for helping impulsive students control their behavior. Increasing Attention Criteria to help diagnose attention deficit and hyperactivity, as well as suggestions for ways to help children with these learning disabilities improve.

Enhancing Memory Techniques on how to enhance memory, as well as a list of specific memory aids. Socially Inappropriate Behaviors Descriptions of socially inappropriate behaviors and suggestions on how to break their cycles. Hobbies and Special Talents/Interests for Children with ADD This article explains what kinds of hobbies are beneficial for children with ADD, and what you can do to encourage them. Additional Resources Special Needs – Teacher Resources Inform yourself about curriculum strategies and classroom management for students with different learning needs. We have resources on everything you need to know about teaching special needs students effectively. ADD/ADHD Resources for Teachers These articles will help you learn about ADD/ADHD. Check out our teaching strategies, parent information, and advice for working with children who are both gifted and have attention deficit disorder. Popular Learning & Developmental Disablities Resources It's important to master the best teaching techniques for all your students, including those with learning and developmental disabilities. Here, you'll find resources to help you plan your lessons for your class. Teaching Strategies for Students with ADD/ADHD Learn about attention deficit disorder and instructional design. Browse our collection of articles to find suggestions and effective strategies to use when teaching students with ADD/ADHD.