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The Other Side of the Coin: Perceptions of Twice-Exceptional Students by Their Close Friends

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  • María Leonor Conejeros-Solar
  • María Paz Gómez-Arizaga
  • Robin M. Schader
  • Susan M. Baum
  • Katia Sandoval-Rodríguez
  • Sandra Catalán Henríquez

Abstract

Friendship can be critical at any age but considering the gifts and challenges of twice-exceptional students, friends can be an essential element in navigating school years. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions that close friends of twice-exceptional students have about their friendship, characteristics, and how they relate to classmates and teachers. The sample was comprised of 17 students. Under a qualitative design, in-depth interviews were conducted with friends of students who were gifted with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or with autism spectrum disorder. Results showed a deep relationship, in which friends of twice-exceptional students were able to make a realistic depiction of them, which was based on empathy, common interests, and a connection that stems from facing adversity. The results are not only a contribution to current research but also take a positive and strengths-based angle not always found in the literature. Implications for practice and research were discussed.

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  • María Leonor Conejeros-Solar & María Paz Gómez-Arizaga & Robin M. Schader & Susan M. Baum & Katia Sandoval-Rodríguez & Sandra Catalán Henríquez, 2021. "The Other Side of the Coin: Perceptions of Twice-Exceptional Students by Their Close Friends," SAGE Open, , vol. 11(2), pages 21582440211, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:11:y:2021:i:2:p:21582440211022234
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440211022234
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