Intellectually gifted, learning disabled students
Susan J. Hansford
Intellectually gifted, learning disabled students
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Special Study
by Susan J. Hansford
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: some kids are super smart but also have tricky learning challenges that make school tough in unexpected ways. They discover special tricks to turn their struggles into strengths, but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the unique experiences of intellectually gifted students who also face learning disabilities. It provides insights into identifying these children, understanding their strengths and challenges, and designing educational programs that support their growth. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the book offers a thoughtful look at how gifted children can thrive despite learning difficulties.
Why we rated Intellectually gifted, learning disabled students 9LE
Intellectually gifted, learning disabled students is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 135 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Intellectually gifted, learning disabled students works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Intellectually gifted, learning disabled students as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Intellectually gifted, learning disabled students explores giftedness, learning disabilities, education, metacognition, and problem solving — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about giftedness, learning disabilities, education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780865861749
- Pages
- 135
- Publisher
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Published
- 1987
- Type
- Nonfiction