2e (Twice-Exceptional) Info & Resources
Twice-exceptional refers to an 'individual who demonstrates exceptional levels of capacity, competence, commitment, or creativity in one or more domains coupled with one or more learning difficulties."
Some children are highly gifted in areas such as math, writing or music. Others have learning challenges like ADHD, dyslexia or dyscalculia, autism or sensory processing issues. But there are also kids who fit into both categories. They’re called “twice-exceptional,” or 2e, which means that they have exceptional ability and disability. They are gifted but they also face learning or developmental challenges.
-Child Mind Institute
A strengths-based approach considers the whole child. It recognizes the child, first, as a gifted individual who deserves opportunities to develop her talents and interests, and second, as a student who deserves the appropriate support in areas of challenge so that he can fully demonstrate those talents and interests. By putting their strengths in the forefront, children build on the inner-resources they already have which puts them in a better position to work on areas of difficulty; as a child grows in one area, other areas can follow.
For Primary Grade Learners consider our 2e School Toucanet Academy for Passionate Pursuits (T.A.P.P.)
Articles
Resource List for Families
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Twice-exceptional , double disadvantaged? How schools struggle to serve gifted students with disabilities - by Rachel Buslain and the Hechinger Report ​
- ADHD 2.0 Book Review - by Maggie Eubanks at 2e News​
- Gifted and Autistic - by Cory Morrison at Autism Parenting Magazine
Books
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To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled - by Dr. Susan Baum, Dr. Robin Schader & Dr. Steven Owen
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Raising Twice-Exceptional Children - by Emily Kircher-Morrise
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Ungifted - by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
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ADHD 2.0 - by Dr. Edward M. Hallowell & Dr. John G. Ratey
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Autism & Education: The Way I See It - by Dr. Temple Grandin
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The Dyslexic Advantage - by Drs. Brock & Fernette Eide
Support Groups, Websites & Podcasts
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Think Twice 2e Parent Support Group - (Meetup) led by Maggie Eubanks MEd, MLS, BCSE
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The Neurodiversity Podcast - by Emily Kircher Morris
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Uniquely Human - by Dr. Barry Prizant and Dave Finch
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Universal Design for Learning - (Website) designed and managed by CAST