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This report from 2022 considers the provision that exists for learners with dual or multiple exceptionality (DME) – learners who have both special education needs or disabilities and high learning potential – through the experiences of parents, carers, educators and service providers. This research was jointly commissioned by Potential Plus UK and nasen in association together as The DME Trust. -
Children with high learning potential or giftedness have remarkable potential. Despite this, these children can struggle to participate in everyday life because of a range of needs that are sometimes misunderstood, overlooked or not adequately addressed, leading to underachievement and, in turn, low self-esteem. Needs that, in many cases, paediatric occupational therapists are best suited to address. Full of examples and with the voices of parents and children at its heart, this book outlines the DME-C tried-and-tested approach to helping children who have challenges relating to their high learning potential, as well as sensory processing differences, unhelpful thought patterns and self-regulation. It draws on the heart of occupational therapy that considers the whole profile of the child, actively caters to the unique profiles of children with dual or multiple exceptionality (DME) and guides therapists towards therapy provision that is strengths-based and achieves favourable outcomes. This resource is essential reading for occupational therapists, SENCOs, education psychologists and other relevant professionals As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
This book discusses diagnoses commonly given to gifted children and adults, characteristics of gifted children and adults, traits of diagnoses incorrectly given to gifted children and adults, guidelines to avoid mislabelling gifted children, parent-child relationship problems, issues for gifted adults, and advice for selecting a counsellor or health care professional. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
This fact sheet considers what OCD is, how it relates to High Learning Potential, how to treat OCD, parenting a child with both High Learning Potential and OCD and supporting OCD children in the classroom. -
Sensory processing difficulties affect how a child interprets, organises and responds to the information they receive through their eight senses. In more severe cases, such difficulties can significantly affect participation in activities of daily life. There is no single set of symptoms. Sensory processing difficulties is used as an umbrella term for a variety of neurological, sensory-based disorders including dyspraxia. A common characteristic of children with high learning potential (HLP) is a heightened sensory perceptiveness.This fact sheet discusses the symptoms of sensory processing difficulties and outlines pathways to diagnosis and support for parents, carers or teachers of children with sensory processing difficulties and high learning potential.
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This fact sheet is for parents, carers, teachers and professionals. It offers information on how ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) may present in children with high learning potential and may be helpful for those seeking strategies to support a neurodivergent child’s strengths and needs at home and at school.
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This fact sheet is for teachers, professionals, parents and carers who would like clear information on how DME autistic children may present in terms of behaviours and characteristics, and strategies to support strengths and possible weaknesses at home and at school.
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In the UK, the term Dual or Multiple Exceptionality (DME) is used to describe those who have one or more special educational need or disability and also have high ability (which Potential Plus UK calls High Learning Potential or HLP). Potential Plus UK has produced this fact sheet to inform, support and advise teachers, professionals and parents/carers of DME children. Issues related to educating, parenting and supporting a child with DME are covered in this fact sheet. Treatments for specific special educational needs are covered in other Potential Plus UK Fact Sheets relating to particular diagnoses.
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Recognising the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties such as ADHD and autism. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
Do you know a child who struggles to get started with things or who resists trying something new? Maybe they argue or have trouble joining other children in conversation and play. Do you hear yourself prompting your child again and again? Learn how to create a positive learning environment for everyone, guiding children towards authentic connections and independence. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along. A great story to help explain and understand autism. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases