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Exploring the most up-to-date research available, this book is a foundational guide for readers seeking to identify and support gifted and talented learners with autism. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this comprehensive guide reveals how to recognize overlapping characteristics of giftedness and autism, navigate complex identification processes, and create inclusive environments where these students can thrive. From evidence-based identification strategies to executive functioning support, collaboration frameworks, and real-world case studies, this foundational guide provides the tools needed to unlock the remarkable potential of multi-exceptional learners. Complete with social-emotional learning approaches that honor neurodiversity and policy recommendations for systemic change, this book transforms how we see and serve these extraordinary students. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or guardian, this book is a must-have companion on your journey to understanding and supporting gifted students with autism.

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Michelle Pacheco DuBois, Ed.D. is the Gifted Education Coordinator for the Boulder Valley School District. She provides national professional development on culturally, linguistically diverse, and twice-exceptional learners. She is the author of two Prufrock books: Supporting Gifted ELLs in the Latinx Community: Practical Strategies K-12 (2021) and Leading Culturally Responsive Gifted Programs: A Roadmap for Change (2023). Leslie Gaiser, Ed.S. is a Director of Special Education for the Boulder Valley School District. Holding advanced degrees in Special Education and Administration, she presents on Autism, UDL, and twice exceptionality, and provides training in literacy, math, and behavior supports to promote inclusive, equitable learning.

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