For parents and educators of twice exceptional students, this practice (of making New Years Resolutions) needs to be well defined and daily. There is no room for failure, like so many well-meaning New Years Resolutions.
Download the PDF here. The annual 2 Days of 2e Virtual Conference features presentations by experts in the world of twice-exceptionality. Julie Skolnick, the conference’s
10 Tips for managing the holidays with neurodiverse kids.
…the twice exceptional (gifted with a learning difference) population is under inordinate, constant stress.
This article originally appeared in the NAGC blog. You can view it HERE. What does gifted mean? The usual answer includes smart, bright, potential, and
The environment matters – in all cases. We must not only take care of it for those of us here and now, but for those of us to come. Every day and every moment is an opportunity to change the climate in your home, your classroom or your office and to make the world a better place for your child, student or client.
A new letter from the U.S. Department of Labor suggests that attending IEP meetings that address the educational and special needs of your child “is a qualifying reason for taking intermittent FMLA leave.” But what about 504 Plan meetings? The answer remains vague, though experts advise caregivers to follow these steps for using FMLA to cover school meetings.
Teaching our children to ask questions pertinent to their learning style empowers them to understand their own viewpoint and communicate their needs in a productive way.
Because ‘meaning’ is so important and so big and inherent to who gifted and 2e people are, the fear of failure affects the ability to initiate actions that might help us connect.
So often responses and reactions are based on misinformation, faulty assumptions and a deep-seeded need to fix. 2e folks are complex and knee jerk responses to the way they present in the world only serve to fuel their frustration and yours.
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