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twice-exceptional (2e)

twice ex·cep·tion·al
\ ˈtwīs ik-ˈsep-shnəl \

a person who is identified as gifted with learning differences: 2e, neurodiverse

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Join me on a journey of discovery toward impactful and empathetic parenting for kids of all ages — preschool to teens. We work together to help you gain perspective on what it’s like for your child to be Twice Exceptional. You’ll learn strategies tailored to your situation, and practice collaborative advocacy skills you can use now at home, in school, and anywhere your child trips up or is misunderstood.

Training Educators

Add innovative tools to your teacher toolbox with interactive and motivational training. Learn strategies for preschool through high school on topics such as: social emotional learning, classroom regulation, executive functioning, building resilience, underachievement and motivation, perfectionism, anxiety, accommodations and forging personal connections.

Mentoring Adults

Find fulfillment in personal and professional relationships. Being gifted or twice exceptional brings a certain kind of loneliness. Sometimes it’s difficult to connect and if you don’t understand your own profile, it’s hard to know what to look for in a job, friends or a partner. My method of self-discovery leads to actualization and joy.

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Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D., With Understanding Comes Calm
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YOUR 2e GUIDE

Meet Julie

Welcome. You’re here because you want to understand what’s going on for your 2e child, 2e student or 2e adult self. Intensity, chaos and confusion reign in your home, classroom, career or relationships. You want to help, you just don’t know how.

Hard things are easy and easy things are hard. With understanding comes calm.

As the parent of three twice exceptional children, and having counseled hundreds of parents, educators and 2e adults, I get what you’re going through. I want to help you change your trajectory. I’m passionate about helping you.

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Let me explain why twice exceptionality is complex and how to tap into strengths and talents, so you can bring out the best and raise self-confidence in your child, your students, and yourself.

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Bring Out the Best

My strengths-based approach toward calm and capable uses a three-step process:

✔ Understanding behavior, attitudes, and feelings
✔ Implementing strategies for success
✔ Creating supportive partnerships

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What Experts, Parents, Teachers & 2e Adults Are Saying

"Julie has been amazing for our family. The one-to-one plan we did with her provided us with so much helpful information and her ongoing support is invaluable. I would highly recommend her services to any caregiver of a 2E child."
Krista R.
"Julie is a tireless advocate for twice exceptional learners, and is leading the way to foster awareness and understanding in schools and in families so these unique children can get what they need to thrive."
Debbie ReberFounder, Tilt Parenting Podcast, Author, Differently Wired
Debbie Reber
"Julie is one of the best advocates I know for twice exceptional students and their families. She understands their needs deeply and has limitless energy for providing thoughtful advice, resources, and opportunities to support their development.“
Susan Baum, PhDDirector, 2e Center for Research and Professional Development
Susan Baum, PhD
"Your conference talk on Gifted and ADHD [at the CHADD Conference] was excellent. Packed with facts and practical information, it was the perfect balance of statistics and tools. As a behaviorist in private practice, I heard so much that will be both useful and, in many ways, reassuring to the parents I see. "
SharonBehaviorist
"Julie, you are my savior! This is the kind of help I was so desperately needing. It is so hard to think objectively when strong emotions are in the middle.”
Ariana A.
"Julie is as knowledgeable as she is passionate about guiding 2e individuals and their families. She not only is an advocate for you and your 2e child but is committed to educate all those who care about and teach 2e children.”
Dan Peters, PhDExecutive Director, The Summit Center & Parent Footprint Podcast
Dan Peters, PhD
"I was at your talk last night. Thank you. It was informative, thoughtful, practical, wise. I felt like you'd been spying on me and my family for basically my whole life."
Liz S.
"I can’t think of a more passionate advocate for children and families than Julie Skolnick! Understanding the nuances of children’s profiles in the area of gifted education is Julie’s strength. Her ability to embrace individual differences, understand, strategize and advocate for children, as well as suggest creative ideas for implementation is her aptitude."
Teacher
"Originally flowing from her love of her own children, Julie has built a remarkable community of caring for all twice-exceptional families. She is a wonderful force of nature: Passionate, resourceful, smart and connected. When it comes to "calm" and "understanding," Julie delivers.”
Dan Shapiro, MDDevelopmental Pediatrician & Author of "Parent Child Journey"
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2e adult community

Membership includes: Monthly recorded expert webinar on our theme; Two live Q&A and breakout sessions every month; Curated articles and blogs; 24/7 support via a dedicated Discord channel; and lifetime access to our 2e Vault of past resources. This community is a safe space for 2e adults to unmask, connect authentically, and thrive together.

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2e parent course

Discover the Gifted and Distractible course—your comprehensive roadmap to understanding your child’s unique strengths and complexities. With over 5 hours of in-depth webinars and 6+ hours of live sessions with expert guidance from Julie, you’ll gain clarity to sift through conflicting advice and learn actionable strategies that you can put into practice immediately. This course empowers you to confidently advocate at school and beyond, while connecting with a community of parents who truly “get it.” Along with a personalized workbook, 25 practical handouts, and lifetime access to course materials, you’ll uncover hands-on tools to strengthen your bond with your child and create a balanced, harmonious home environment.

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on demand conferences

Explore three dynamic conferences designed to empower the twice-exceptional community. The Adults’ Conference guides gifted and 2e adults to discover their authentic selves through sessions on self-awareness, fulfillment, and growth. Educators access 25 expert sessions on classroom strategies, 2e learner insights, cultural diversity, and clinical topics—with on-demand content and professional credits. The Parent’s Conference provides research-based insights on managing transitions, emotional regulation, and educational alternatives through engaging videos and exclusive expert gifts. Enjoy lifetime resource access and a virtual exhibitor hall, delivering hope, practical strategies, and a supportive network for your 2e journey.

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