How disappointing, Somerdai! It seems like there is a lot of wilful ignorance within the medical community on the subject of gifted needs.

Here's a very high level pamphlet designed by SENG for distribution at pediatric clinics:
http://www.sengifted.org/wp-content...iagnosis-in-Gifted-Children-Brochure.pdf

If the physician is receptive, here are three other options.

Liu, Y.H. & Lien, J. (2005). Discovering gifted children in pediatric practice. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.26, 366-369.

Robinson, N. & Olszewski-Kubilius, P. (1996). Gifted and talented child: Issues for pediatricians. Pediatrics in Review.17, 427-434.

Webb, J.T., Amend, E.R., Webb, N.E., Goerss, J., Beljan, P, and Olenchak, F.R. (2004). Misdiagnosis and dual diagnoses of gifted children and adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, depression, and other disorders. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.


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