The Influence of Primary Caregivers in Fostering Success in Twice-Exceptional Children

Autor/inn/en	Neumeister, Kristie Speirs; Yssel, Nina; Burney, Virginia H.
Titel	The Influence of Primary Caregivers in Fostering Success in Twice-Exceptional Children
Quelle	In: Gifted Child Quarterly, 57 (2013) 4, S.263-274 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0016-9862
DOI	10.1177/0016986213500068
Schlagwörter	Grounded Theory; Success; Academic Achievement; Academically Gifted; Disabilities; Mothers; Parent Role; Parent Responsibility; Expectation; Semi Structured Interviews; Child Development; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Autism; Learning Disabilities; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Disability Identification + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Erfolg; Schulleistung; Handicap; Behinderung; Mother; Mutter; Parental role; Elternrolle; Expectancy; Erwartung; Kindesentwicklung; Autismus; Learning handicap; Lernbehinderung
Abstract	Using grounded theory, this study investigated primary caregivers' perceptions of the role they play in influencing the academic success of students formally identified as twice-exceptional. Data from interviews were coded and analyzed for themes. Results indicated that primary caregivers (mothers) perceived that they played a major role in the academic success of their twice-exceptional children, first by recognizing their children's gifts as well as disabilities and then by assuming responsibility for the development of their children's potential. They sought professional evaluations, provided or secured educational supports, shaped their children's healthy perceptions of their disabilities, and taught them how to advocate for themselves while simultaneously maintaining high expectations for their children, despite their disabilities. Implications of the findings are discussed, and areas for future research are outlined. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10