The past, present, and future of education for gifted children with sensory and/or physical disabilities

The authors examine the historical background, the current status, and the future possibilities of appropriate educational programming for gifted children with sensory and/or physical disabilities. They identify trends over the last two decades that are related to the growth of professional interest in this area of educational concern. They also look at those influential factors that seem to facilitate or impede program implementation. A model is proposed for the development of programs for this special population.