Patrick's Story: A Gifted Learning Disabled Child.

Thrailkill, Colleen

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ERIC Number: EJ571826

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Patrick's Story: A Gifted Learning Disabled Child.

Thrailkill, Colleen

Gifted Child Today Magazine, v21 n3 p24-25,45 May-Jun 1998

The mother recounts her son's educational career with testing results which identified him as both a gifted and learning disabled. His difficulties in school and eventual successful completion of college and employment are recounted. The need for schools to meet the needs of unconventional learners is stressed. (DB)

Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment, Gifted Disabled, Higher Education, Individual Differences, Learning Disabilities, Personal Narratives, Student Needs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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