Event Title
Experiences of Intellectually Gifted Students with ADHD in Higher Education
Date of Publication
2-3-2021
Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
Attention-deficit hyperactivity can co-occur with giftedness, causing a unique combination of characteristics which identify the individual as twice-exceptional (2E). When 2E students enroll in college, there are a number of factors that can support or hinder their progress. This case study explores the lives of six 2E ADHD students at a Southeastern university. They report that primary sources of stress include grades and time management. Common challenges impacting students’ functioning in the higher education setting include organization, planning, and preparation for classes. Important coping strategies were also revealed, commonly including communication with professors, family, friends, and the disability office at the institution.
Keywords
Education, Gifted, ADHD
Persistent Identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/2990
Experiences of Intellectually Gifted Students with ADHD in Higher Education
Attention-deficit hyperactivity can co-occur with giftedness, causing a unique combination of characteristics which identify the individual as twice-exceptional (2E). When 2E students enroll in college, there are a number of factors that can support or hinder their progress. This case study explores the lives of six 2E ADHD students at a Southeastern university. They report that primary sources of stress include grades and time management. Common challenges impacting students’ functioning in the higher education setting include organization, planning, and preparation for classes. Important coping strategies were also revealed, commonly including communication with professors, family, friends, and the disability office at the institution.