Counselors & Counseling
Why Are Assessments and Screening Tools Missing Co-occurring Diagnoses of Gifted Kids?
Gifted children’s co-occurring diagnoses are often missed because they mask symptoms, commonly used screeners are outdated or rely on limited reports, and score discrepancies are overlooked. Evaluations should consider narrative context, observations across settings, and score discrepancies to identify needs and provide appropriate supports.
Julia Rutkovsky, LCSW; Melissa Sornik, LCSW; Jacob Greebel, LMSW.
December 12, 2022