Twice Exceptional: ADHD and Giftedness

  ADHD and giftedness can go hand in hand, escaping identification. As a matter of fact, this is so common that people often reach adulthood without it being identified. What’s worse is that they’ve been unable to develop and take advantage of their potential. It’s a reality that’s repeated on a daily basis and that invites further reflection. Why does it happen? Why are there no earlier diagnoses in respect of intellectual giftedness or high capacities? Firstly, it’s because we tend to harbor false myths. We don’t accept that not every bright student wants to obtain outstanding grades or be…