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4.3.4 Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis of Gifted Individuals
Misdiagnosis of gifted individuals most frequently occurs when professionals mistakenly view specific social and emotional characteristics of gifted individuals as signs of pathology. Missed diagnosis occurs when factors of giftedness obscure weaknesses or when problematic behaviors are minimized because an individual is gifted. The presenter will discuss the most common disorders that lead to either misdiagnosis or missed diagnoses and explore the relationship between giftedness and clinical syndromes.
Author(s):
Edward R Amend
info@amendpsych.com
Amend Psychological Services
United States
Edward R. Amend, Psy.D., a Clinical Psychologist at Amend Psychological Services in Lexington, KY, is licensed to practice in Kentucky and Ohio. Dr. Amend focuses on the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted youth, adults, and their families. He co-authored two award-winning books: A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children and Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults (second edition). Dr. Amend has authored many articles, book chapters, and columns about gifted children. He presents locally and nationally on topics related to the needs of gifted children, and he is actively involved with NAGC, SENG, and KAGE.