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Reis, Sally M.; Baum, Susan M.; Burke, Edith – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2014
In this article, a new definition of twice-exceptional children is proposed. In addition to introducing this new definition, the authors provide a research-based rationale for the definition, offer a clear profile of twice-exceptional youth, and summarize the development of new programs and practices to enable these students to develop their gifts…
Descriptors: Definitions, Comorbidity, Academically Gifted, Learning Disabilities
Reis, Sally M., Ed. – National Association for Gifted Children (NJ3), 2004
The National Association for Gifted Children series "Essential Readings in Gifted Education," edited by Sally M. Reis, is a comprehensive collection of the leading research, theories, and findings that span more than 25 years. Each volume tackles the major issues, chronicles chief trends, and imparts effective models and solutions for gifted…
Descriptors: Gifted, Children, Academically Gifted, Identification
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Reis, Sally M.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1997
Qualitative methods were used to examine experiences of 12 successful college students with learning disabilities. The participants reported social problems, difficulty with teachers, and frustration with certain academic areas, sometimes resulting from the interaction of their high ability and learning disabilities. Participants successfully…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Students, Coping, Gifted Disabled
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Reis, Sally M.; Colbert, Robert – Professional School Counseling, 2004
School counselors work individually and with other educators to meet the developmental needs of all students, including those with special needs or disabilities. In this article, the results of qualitative research are summarized involving comparative case studies of university students who were both academically talented and learning disabled.…
Descriptors: Identification, Talent, School Counseling, School Counselors
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Reis, Sally M.; McCoach, D. Betsy – Exceptionality, 2002
This article reviews research regarding gifted students with disabilities who underachieve. Educators are urged to determine whether underachievement stems from more serious physical, cognitive, or emotional issues, a mismatch between the student and environment, or a personal characteristic, and develop intervention strategies specifically…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Influences, Family Influence
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Reis, Sally M.; McGuire, Joan M.; Neu, Terry W. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2000
A study of 12 high-ability young adults with learning disabilities found they used the following compensatory strategies to succeed in college: study strategies, cognitive/learning strategies, compensatory supports, environmental accommodations, opportunities for counseling, self-advocacy, and the development of an individual plan incorporating a…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), College Students, Gifted, Higher Education
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Ruban, Lilia M.; McCoach, D. Betsy; McGuire, Joan M.; Reis, Sally M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2003
A study involving university students with (n=53) and without (n=417) learning disabilities (LD) found students with LD differed significantly in the relationships between their motivation for and use of standard self-regulated learning and compensation strategies, which provided a differential explanation of academic achievement for students with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Compensation (Concept), Higher Education