Twice Exceptional: What Do We Know About Gifted Individuals with Autism? A Systematic Literature Review

Year 2021, Issue: 52, 133 - 152, 31.12.2021

Furkan Atmaca , Sema Tan

https://doi.org/10.53444/deubefd.873327

Cited By: 2

Abstract

The research aims to systematically review the studies conducted with twice exceptional individuals who are gifted and have autism spectrum disorder. In this context, several databases were searched using specific keywords. 17 articles were determined to be examined after the application of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The identified studies were examined under the themes of characteristics, diagnosis process, interventions, and families of twice exceptional individuals with autism. The findings showed that twice exceptional individuals with autism experienced difficulties in social and communication skills, although they performed above average in many academic and cognitive skill areas. The findings further indicated that only autism or only gifted evaluations may not be effective in the identification process of these individuals. Therefore, multiple assessment approaches and/or measures are required. For effective interventions, approaches that focus on the strengths of these individuals and consider their weaknesses are necessary. The findings were discussed in light of the literature.

Keywords

twice exceptional, autism, gifted, talented, systematic literature review

İki Kere Farklı: Özel Yetenekli ve Otizmli Bireyler Hakkında Ne Biliyoruz? Bir Sistematik Alanyazın Taraması

Abstract

Bu araştırmada hem özel yetenekli hem de otizm spektrum bozukluğu olan iki kere farklı bireylere yönelik ulusal ve uluslararası alanyazında yer alan çalışmaların sistematik olarak incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda veri tabanları ve anahtar kelimeler belirlenerek taramalar yapılmıştır. Taramalarda ulaşılan çalışmalardan 17 makale dâhil etme ve dışlama kriterleri neticesinde bu araştırmada incelenmek üzere belirlenmiştir. Belirlenen çalışmalar otizmli iki kere farklı bireylerin özellikleri, tanılama süreci, müdahaleler ve aileleri temaları altında incelenmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular otizmli iki kere farklı bireylerin birçok akademik ve bilişsel beceri alanında ortalama üzeri performans sergilemelerine karşın sosyal becerilerde ve iletişim becerilerinde güçlükler yaşadıklarını göstermektedir. Bu bireylerin tanılama süreçlerinde sadece otizm ya da sadece özel yetenek değerlendirmelerinin etkili sonuçlar vermeyebildiği görülmektedir. Bu nedenle çoklu değerlendirme yaklaşımları gerekli görülmektedir. Etkili müdahale yaklaşımları için bu bireylerin güçlü yönlerine odaklanan ve zayıf yönlerini de göz önünde bulunduran yaklaşımlar gereklidir. Elde edilen bulgular alanyazın ışığında tartışılmıştır.

Keywords

iki kere farklı, otizm, özel yetenek, üstün zeka, sistematik alanyazın taraması

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