Misdiagnosis And Dual Diagnoses Of Gifted Children And Adults
James T. Webb
Misdiagnosis And Dual Diagnoses Of Gifted Children And Adults
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, and Other Disorders
by James T. Webb
The text is written at a 6th 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
Some kids and grown-ups who are super smart and creative get labeled with the wrong problems, like ADHD or OCD, even when they don't have them. This mix-up can lead to the wrong medicine and advice that doesn't help. Learning the truth about these mix-ups can change lives for the better.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the common issue of gifted children and adults being misdiagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders, leading to unnecessary treatments. It offers insights from health professionals on how to distinguish giftedness from pathology, aiming to help parents and educators support gifted individuals appropriately. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it sensitively addresses complex emotional and behavioral topics.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780910707640
- Pages
- 265
- Publisher
- Great Potential Press, Inc.
- Published
- January 2005
- Type
- Fiction