Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, and Other Disorders

Some of our brightest, most creative children and adults are being misdiagnosed with disorders such as ADHD, ODD, Bipolar, OCD, Autism, or Asperger’s. Many receive unneeded medication and inappropriate counseling as a result. This book includes discussions on diagnoses commonly given to gifted children and adults, characteristics of gifted children and adults, traits of diagnoses incorrectly given to gifted children and adults, guidelines to avoid mislabeling gifted children, parent-child relationship problems, issues for gifted adults, and advice for selecting a counselor or health care professional.

• Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope with Explosive Feelings
• The Gifted Adult: A Revolutionary Guide for Liberating Everyday Genius(tm)
• Journey Into Your Rainforest Mind: A Field Guide for Gifted Adults and Teens, Book Lovers, Overthinkers, Geeks, Sensitives, Brainiacs, Intuitives, Procrastinators, and Perfectionists
• Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Adults and Youth
• Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits
• Guiding the Gifted Child: A Practical Source for Parents and Teachers
• Gifted Grownups: The Mixed Blessings of Extraordinary Potential
• Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Gifted Children
• Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism
• Twice Exceptional: Supporting and Educating Bright and Creative Students with Learning Difficulties