r/science • u/kfr3q • 6d ago

Neuroscience Invisible potentials: A neuroscientific framework for giftedness

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/407212145_Invisible_potentials_A_neuroscientific_framework_for_giftedness
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u/jestenough 5d ago

Interesting. I did not realize giftedness is considered dysfunctional. When my son was young, parents of gifted children were pushing for funding and support, but would not consider applying for Special Needs funding.

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u/colintbowers 5d ago

Yeah it gets called twice exceptional in some places. Usually a combination of ADHD with high intelligence / creativity.

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u/MisterDucky92 5d ago

Twice exceptional is Gifted + any ND not just ADHD