Reconciling contradictions: Identity formation in individuals with giftedness and learning disabilities

Journal for the Education of the Gifted

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 103-137

  Dole, Sharon ^a  

^a WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0035737160     PISSN: 01623532     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/016235320102500202     Document Type: Article

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