Keywords
gifted students
ADHD
ADHG
dual diagnosis
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The aim of the article is to present the phenomenon of twice-exceptional students – individuals who are gifted and have some difficulties associated with conditions such as ADHD. The first part of the article provides a review of research and literature, emphasizing the challenges in diagnosing these students due to the masking phenomenon of their second exceptionality. It highlights the existence of stereotypes linked to particular diagnoses and shows how important the context of behaviour assessed by teachers and diagnosticians is. The article introduces the concept of ADHG (Attention Divergent Hyperactive Gifted) – students who are both gifted and have ADHD. It points out the need for a paradigm shift that alters the focus from the challenges these students face and instead highlights their potential. The article emphasizes the necessity of increasing awareness of the existence of ADHG students and continuing research on methods of diagnosing and supporting them.
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