How can we reframe our understanding of giftedness so we can give twice exceptional children (2e) the support they’re silently craving?
There’s so much gold from my conversation about giftedness this week with Julie Skolnick, author of Gifted and Distractible and mother of 2e children herself. I love how she’s just so passionate about supporting parents of gifted children and training educators and professionals on how to bring out the best in twice exceptional students and adults.
Key moments:
02:09 - What is giftedness?
05:11 - "If this child was exhibiting this behavior as an adult, would we then value this behavior?"
05:43 - Why a strength-based approach is critical with 2e twice exceptional kids
08:25 - A more supportive way to check-in with your 2e child instead of asking "How was your day?"
14:19 - The problem with solving your child's problems for them -- the long-term effects
15:40 - A unique goal to have with your kids before school (instead of asking if they're prepared)
18:08 - Top 3 game-changing tips for supporting your 2e child: the pause button, communicating the "why", and what Julie calls "noticing verbs"
Is your child struggling to thrive in their current classroom?
Snag my FREE equitable learning environments pamphlet that I mentioned at the end of the episode. You can share it with your child's teacher to support them as they create a learning environment that benefits all students.
FOLLOW OUR SHOW + REVIEW SO YOU DON’T MISS A THING
Connect with me on Instagram: @neurodiversity_advocate
---
PARENTS OF NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN
As a consultant and advocate, I help parents create custom learning plans for their neurodivergent students based on their unique strengths and areas of need.
Book a Consult to Learn More, or join my waitlist for a 1:1 customized support package.
Share this post