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How the documentary “2e: Twice Exceptional” made me a more hopeful parent
Im always wary of telling people my sons are twice exceptional, or 2e. It means theyre intellectually gifted and have learning differences. I could explain this to people. But I worry theyll stop listening after I say gifted. Sometimes I feel like people think one E makes up for the other E. As if t
ADHD Aha!Twice exceptional: Raising a gifted son with ADHD (Emily’s story)
From a very young age, Emilys son would have meltdowns and get intensely angry. He was also really bright. From a very young age, Emily Hamblins son would have meltdowns and get intensely angry. He was also really bright. He was ahead of the curve academically and scored in the 99th percentile on
The Opportunity GapTwice-exceptional Black and brown kids
Kids who have learning and thinking differences can also be gifted. But what does being twice exceptional mean when youre marginalized? Kids who have learning and thinking differences or other disabilities can also be gifted. This is known as being twice exceptional, or 2e. But what does twice exce
A government reminder to schools: Don’t overlook twice-exceptional kids
Many gifted children also have learning or thinking differences. But if theyre doing well in school, their issues may not be recognized. Schools can be reluctant to evaluate kids like these for special education services. So in 2015, the Department of Education (ED) issued a reminder. The message? S
All about twice-exceptional students
Some kids with learning and thinking differences have exceptional skills in certain academic areas. These kids are sometimes called twice-exceptional learners. (You may sometimes see this abbreviated as 2e.) Learn more about these gifted students, their challenges, and how to help.
The challenges of twice-exceptional kids
- Children can be gifted and also have learning and thinking differences. - Many of these children go through school without being identified as having special talents or needs. - You can help your child get more support. Your child is gifted and needs special education? Many parents are all too
7 myths about twice-exceptional (2e) students
Some students with learning and thinking differences have outstanding skills in certain academic areas. These kids are often called twice-exceptional (or 2e) learners. Theyre exceptional in two ways. Theyre gifted, and they have learning differences. They also face unique challenges. These include m
In ItWhen gifted kids need accommodations, too
Meeting the needs of kids with learning and thinking differences can be a lot. Add giftedness into the equation, and parenting takes on a whole additional dimension. Meeting the needs of kids with learning and thinking differences can be a lot. Add giftedness into the equation, and parenting takes
In ItWhen teachers say your child is “too smart” for special ed services
Parent advocate Danielle Ward shares how to navigate school pushback, understand twice exceptionality, and get the right support through IEPs or 504s. Parent advocate Danielle Ward joins us to unpack what this response often means and how it might signal twice exceptionality, where giftedness mask
12 questions to ask the school about 2e students
What do you need to know about how your childs school supports gifted students with learning and thinking differences? One key question is whether the school is aware of the Department of Educations guidance around supporting twice-exceptional (2e) learners. See a list of other questions to ask the
A unique IEP solution for our twice-exceptional son
Because of our older sons high test scores and big vocabulary, his teachers have often suggested that he be placed in gifted and talented (GT) classes. But since he also has issues with executive functioning, social skills, and learning, its not that simple. Back when he was 8, my son got his first
12 Questions to Ask the School About 2E Students
1. How do you define a gifted and talented student? 2. When are students screened for gifted and talented identification? What measures do you use? 3. Do you have a specific program for twice-exceptional (2E) students? 4. What type of instru
MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women ChannelTips from an ADHD Coach: Impossible expectations for perfect outcomes
ADHD Coach Jaye Lin reacts to a quote on ADHD and the pressure to be perfect. Do you find yourself planning to go above and beyond often? What do you do when a voice youve made has gone the wrong way? Perfectionism can come up a lot with ADHD, especially in women. ADHD coach Jaye Lin reacts to a q
In ItAdulting and executive function skills: How to help your child thrive after high school
Sending kids off to the adult world can feel both scary and exciting. How can families best support their kids who learn and think differently? Sending kids off to the adult world can feel both scary and exciting. How can families best support their kids who learn and think differently? In this ep
Hyperfocus with Rae JacobsonTwo lifelong friends, two very different ADHD stories
The story of two lifelong friends with very different ADHD journeys. Rae Jacobson has been friends with Katherine Martinelli since they were 6. In the classroom, they were polar opposites: Katherine, a star student; Rae, scrambling and struggling with then-undiagnosed ADHD and dyscalculia. As they
The Opportunity GapHow I’m navigating my child’s two diagnoses
How do families navigate the challenges of raising kids with multiple learning and thinking differences? Hear one moms story. Parenting kids with multiple learning and thinking differences is often filled with many twists and turns. Its a journey that requires a strong support system, resilience,
Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and BelongingYes, and: Improv and communication that connects (with Tyler Dean Kempf from The Second City)
Tyler Dean Kempf explores improv, ADHD, and how theater skills like listening and adaptability can improve communication for neurodivergent minds and teams. Today, we sit down with Tyler Dean Kempf a director, writer, and teacher from The Second City to explore how improvisational theater intersec
In ItParenting’s a lot. Especially when you’re a lot
Find out what it means to be a spicy one, or to parent one. In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome parenting coach Mary Van Geffen. Mary offers online classes including a special one for moms of what she calls spicy ones. She also shares fun, funny, and relatabl
In ItThis is how we make it through
In an article for theNew York Times, Andrew Solomon wrote, The fact that you wouldnt have chosen something doesnt mean you cant find joyful meaning in it. In an article for the New York Times, Andrew Solomon wrote, The fact that you wouldnt have chosen something doesn't mean you can't find joyful m
Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent KidsMeltdowns, mysteries, and multiple diagnoses
Parenting a child with ADHD, OCD, and multiple challenges can be a mystery. Follow the twists, meltdowns, and aha moments to find clarity. Parenting can feel like a detective mission, especially when your kid has more than one diagnosis. Mom (and yes, a very insightful therapist) Camila de Onis sh
In ItWhat is neurodiversity? An interview with the host of “The Neurodiversity Podcast”
The term neurodiversity seems to be everywhere right now. But what exactly does it mean? And how does it apply to kids who learn and think differently? The term neurodiversity seems to be everywhere right now in the news, the workplace, and even in your podcasts. But what exactly does it mean? In
Understood Explains Season 1How to talk to kids about getting evaluated for special education
Why are you doing this to me?!? Learn how to talk to your child about evaluations. Get tips from a psychologist, educator, and parenting expert. Why are you doing this to me?!? Learn how to talk to your child about getting evaluated for special education. This episode of Understood Explains shares
The Opportunity GapA mom of 8 with limited resources on advocating for her son with ADHD
This Philadelphia mom of eight dedicated herself to advocating for her son with ADHD and felt judged in the process. Hear her story and advice. Melissa is a single mom from Philadelphia who faced many challenges while raising her son Abdullah, who has ADHD and learning differences. A second-genera
MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women ChannelHyperfocus: Two lifelong friends, two very different ADHD stories
Host Rae Jacobson catches up with an old friend to see what made their ADHD journeys so unalike. Rae Jacobson has been friends with Katherine Martinelli since they were 6. In the classroom, they were polar opposites: Katherine, a star student; Rae, scrambling and struggling with then-undiagnosed AD
Understood Explains Season 1How to request an evaluation for special education
School evaluations are free and you can ask for one at any time and for any reason. But the details you include can make a big difference. School evaluations are free and you can ask for one at any time and for any reason. But the details you include can make a big difference. This episode of Under
In ItA kid with ADHD. A kid without. One mom’s story
Any sibling relationship can be hard to manage. But what happens when one of the siblings has a learning or thinking difference? Heres one moms story. Sibling dynamics are challenging for all families. But when one sibling has a learning and thinking difference and the other one doesnt, things can
The Opportunity GapBias in school discipline: When the teacher says your child is “acting out”
Learn about bias in school discipline and what families of color can do if the teacher says your child is acting out in class. Its an all-too-familiar situation for many families of color. The phone rings. Its the school calling to say your child has been acting out in class again. In this episode
Thanks, Dad: Quotes from young adults who learn and think differently
Looking for inspirational quotes about fathers from their children? These young adults learn and think differently, and are all from the Eye to Eye mentoring network. Hear what they have to say about their dads. Jeremy Lustig Thanks, Dad, for teaching me that sometimes you have to fight to reach you
In ItAnother lost sneaker? How to cover the unexpected costs of raising a kid
Learn financial planning tips and how to handle the unexpected expenses of having a child with learning and thinking differences. Money. Budgeting. Savings. Theyre all stressful. And when you factor in the added expenses that can come with raising a child with learning and thinking differences, it
Understood Explains Season 1What to expect during a special education evaluation
What happens during the evaluation? And what role do families play? Learn how to help shape the evaluation plan and help your child get ready. What happens during an evaluation for special education? Who plans the assessment activities? And what role do families play?This episode of Understood Exp