Parents of crossover children are often at a loss to find help for their children. They have seen the giftedness in the preschool years or in the hobbies and interests of the child at home. From teachers, however, they hear about reading and writing problems and an inability to sit and pay attention …. Teachers of crossover children are concerned. They find that these children, at their very best, are full of enthusiasm, information, and eagerness to learn. They also find an inability to complete written assignments, some difficulty with reading, and a tendency to bog down in any task that requires sustained attention. (Bireley, 1995, pp. 4–5)
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