Giftedness 2E Twice Exceptional Students The Gifted Child Part 7

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Overview

• What is 2E ?• What does it mean?• The Disabilities• 2E Problems• How do I know my chid is 2E• 2E – Help

2E

Twice ExceptionalDual Exceptional

“Bright but not Broken”

What does 2E mean? Intellectually Gifted Children with a DisabilityApproximately 0.5%

The Disabilities• Visual Disorder• Dyslexia• Auditory processing disorder• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder • Tourette Syndrome• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)• Sensory processing disorder• Depression• Asperger syndrome• Anxiety

2E’s – Problems !

Not recognised as Gifted

•Average Student•Learning Problems (negative)•Lazy – “Try Harder”•Not superior in any area

Assumptions about Giftedness Doesn’t fit syndrome

…..misdiagnosed !

Unidentified 2E Child

Misunderstood Frustrated

How do I know if my child is 2E?

Varied Class clownNo friends – socialisation issueQuite bright but difficulties

2E Child CHARACTERISTICS

Strengths Deficits•Superior vocabulary •Poor social skills•Advanced ideas and opinions •High sensitivity to criticism•High levels of creativity and problem-solving ability •Lack of organizational and study skills•Extremely curious, imaginative, and inquisitive •Discrepant verbal and performance skills•Wide range of interests not related to school •Poor performance in one or more academic areas•Penetrating insight into complex issues •Difficulty with written expression•Specific talent or consuming interest area •Stubborn, opinionated demeanour•Sophisticated sense of humour •High impulsivity

Higgins, L. D. & Nielsen, M. E. (2000). Responding to the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Learners: A School District and University’s Collaborative Approach. In K. Kay, (Ed.), Uniquely Gifted: Identifying and Meeting the Needs of the Twice-Exceptional Student (pp. 287-303). Gilsum, NH: Avocus Publishing. Wikipedia

•Teachers cannot diagnose !

•ASAP Test by Educational Psychologist

I think my child is 2E

ENCOURAGE

&

CHALLENGE ACADEMICALLY

My Child is 2E – Help !

Mother of 2E child & a great friend!

Knows Everything about 2E!

www.unconditionally.com.au

Briony Van Loon

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