Difficulties inherent in the dual classification of gifted and learning disabled are analyzed, and research on the issue is reviewed. The Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Model is used to identify problems in service provision for gifted/learning disabled students. Areas of concern are listed and then expanded by using the five steps of the CPS model: (1) fact finding, (2) problem finding, (3) idea finding, (4) solution finding, and (5) acceptance finding. In the final step, general sources and types of assistance and resistance to acceptance are listed under the categories of money, availability of resources, availability of parents, knowledgeable persons, and implications of research. For example, under availability of resources, researchers are identified as possible sources of assistance in the form of diverse research, materials and information. (CL)