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ERIC Number: EJ1272404
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1323-9686
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Twice-Exceptionality in Australia: Prevalence Estimates
Ronksley-Pavia, Michelle
Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, v29 n2 p17-29 Dec 2020
There is a considerable gap in empirical research on the prevalence rates of twice-exceptional students in Australian schools. Governments expect statistics when developing education policy and implementing funding support, so it is therefore imperative, as far as practicable, to quantify the number of twice-exceptional learners in Australia. Within the international literature, a number of different estimates exist of the prevalence of twice-exceptional students. However, the challenges of identifying two (or more) exceptionalities means that the exact prevalence rates of these learners remains unknown. Current research in this area is limited. Given the prevailing notions of giftedness and disability, this article explores the viability of convincingly estimating the number of twice-exceptional students in Australia. Knowledge of this prevalence is important to garner support and funding for these learners across schooling sectors.
Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented. School of Education, The University of New South Wales, Sydney NSW 2052, Australia. e-mail: EditorAJGE@aaegt.net.au; Web site: http://www.aaegt.net.au/?page_id=736
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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