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Psychological Science and Education
2016. Vol. 21, no. 3, 111–119
https://doi.org/10.17759/pse.2016210313
ISSN: 1814-2052 / 2311-7273 (online)

A Case-Study of Inclusion of an Intellectually Gifted Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a General Education School: Risk Factors and Developmental Resources

 
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Abstract

The article examines the case of integration of an intellectually gifted adolescent with autism spectrum disorder in a general education school. It provides results of the applied behavioral analysis aimed at developing general learning skills. The child, diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at early school age, encountered difficulties related to the inability to study effectively at school in spite of the clear evidence of intellectual giftedness (including such motivational and instrumental preconditions as high levels of cognitive interest, verbal and abstract reasoning, and educability). The article reflects on the risks and advantages of the developmental work with the “twice exceptional” adolescent following an individual behavioral plan. Based on the results of the study, the article outlines the possible ways of forming the learning behavior skills: learning activity-based, communicative and organizational. The article discusses the necessity of further support of the “twice exceptional” adolescent based on an integrated approach with regard to the special learning needs of the intellectually gifted adolescent.

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Keywords: giftedness, «twice exceptional» adolescents, autism, behavioral analysis, support of adolescents with special learning needs

Journal rubric: Clinical and Special Psychology

OpenAlex citations: 3

OpenAlex topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder Research, Psychology of Development and Education, Child Development and Digital Technology

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Number of citations: 3

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

This cluster of papers encompasses a wide range of research on Autism Spectrum Disorders, including genetics, neurodevelopmental aspects, social skills interventions, brain connectivity, epidemiology, executive functioning, early intervention, emotion recognition, and neuroanatomy.

Number of works: 155689  |  Total number of citations: 3129929

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Psychology of Development and Education

This cluster of papers explores various aspects of psychology in education, focusing on topics such as the Zone of Proximal Development, inclusive education, cultural-historical theory, educational environment, psychological well-being, teacher training, learning motivation, adolescent development, social cognition, and digital learning. The papers delve into the intersection of psychology and education to understand the developmental processes and challenges in educational settings.

Number of works: 77596  |  Total number of citations: 232137

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Child Development and Digital Technology

This cluster of papers explores the impact of digital technology and media exposure on children's development, with a focus on parental mediation, screen time, educational apps, and family relationships. The research covers topics such as internet use, television viewing, early childhood technology use, and the influence of media on child development.

Number of works: 83877  |  Total number of citations: 724627

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Article type: research article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/pse.2016210313

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For citation: Demina, E.V., Trubitsyna, A.N. (2016). A Case-Study of Inclusion of an Intellectually Gifted Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a General Education School: Risk Factors and Developmental Resources. Psychological Science and Education, 21(3), 111–119. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/pse.2016210313

© Demina E.V., Trubitsyna A.N., 2016

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Ekaterina V. Demina, Candidate of Science (Psychology), Head of the Department of Psychological and Pedagogical Support of Development of Children's Intellectual Talent, Regional Resource Center for Work with Gifted Children «Children's Technology Park», TO GAU NSO «Irthday», Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, e-mail: deminaev@mail.ru

Anna N. Trubitsyna, Researcher of the Center for Behavior Analysis, Institute of Psychology and Medicine, Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3702-4693, e-mail: atrubicyna@ngs.ru

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