“Special Needs” or “Gifted”?
Disabilities used to carry with them a significant stigma. Historically, people may have been ashamed of their differences, which were not well understood. If they could hide them, they would. While we are still a long way off from total universal acceptance of learning and thinking differences, we’ve made progress too, especially in terms of […]
The Unique Challenges of Twice-Exceptional Students
There are quite a few things about being a twice-exceptional (or 2E) kid that no one else can really relate to. On one hand, you might be leagues beyond your peers in some areas. You may find certain activities or parts of the day boring or tedious. On the other hand, you may struggle to […]
What are Twice-Exceptional Students?
Not all learning differences cause struggle. Some students’ learning differences cause them to perform exceptionally well in certain areas. These are known as “gifted” students. Some students face significant challenges in one skill or area, yet are gifted in another. These students are known in the education world as “twice exceptional.“ They need extra support […]
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