There are certain apparent patterns with challenging twice exceptional behavior. Frequently the unwanted behavior we see in our twice exceptional children and students, or experience
The twice exceptional profile (gifted with a learning difference) often comes with perfectionism – a drive to do and be better. Sometimes that perfectionism reaches
Feeling marginalized, unseen and experiencing a concentration on their perceived deficits, 2e learners’ access to appropriate education is often compromised. Add cultural diversity to the 2e profile, and this ‘3e’ learner is almost guaranteed barriers such as implicit and explicit bias, against their success.
Parents, educators and clinicians have the supreme honor and ability to change a 2e child’s life; to stand up, speak out and tenderly hold the 2e child’s larger-than-life heart.
Instead of telling kids what to do and how to do it, (or worse, assuming you know what’s going on for a 2e child), lead them toward a conclusion or action and not only will you achieve buy-in, but you’ll teach self-efficacy as well.
As we gear up for our on-line Educator Conference, Let’s Talk 2e, I note that our mission is not only to help educate and arm
With respect to those who suffered in 2020; the parents the teachers and especially the 2e student, we’ve got to change our ways.
Transitions are never easy for gifted and twice exceptional kids. Looking forward, there are specific actions that can help bridge leaving and returning to school
On a regular day it can be difficult to capture a twice exceptional student’s attention and focus. Their brains are wired to notice all sorts
I recently asked participants in our Parent Empowerment Group what they love about the holidays. Just a simple question, but since they are parents of
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