Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, Depression, and Other Disorders

Paul Beljan, James T. Webb, Edward R. Amend, Nadia E. Web, Jean Goerss and F. Rick Olenchak

Gifted and Talented International, 2006, vol. 21, issue 2, 83-86

Abstract: Many of our brightest, most creative young minds not only go unrecognized, but also are often incorrectly diagnosed. Misdiagnoses can lead parents and teachers to pursue incorrect, and in some cases even damaging measures in response to symptoms displayed the children they are charged with. Educators and parents should be cautious about simply accepting many diagnoses unless the diagnosing professional is knowledgeable about gifted children. It is our intent to educate professionals to reduce the likelihood of misdiagnosis of gifted children and adults.

Date: 2006
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DOI: 10.1080/15332276.2006.11673478

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