Understand asynchronous development in gifted and 2e children. Learn how uneven growth impacts school, emotions, and daily life, plus strategies to support them.

Myths About Twice-Exceptional Students  Because twice-exceptional   students have remarkable strengths, several myths about them have emerged: Myth #1 : “They’re just lazy or difficult.” Myths about Twice-Exceptional (2e) Students A student might passionately discuss World War II, reciting battles, facts, figures, and political nuances with the depth of a history professor. Yet when asked to write an essay on the topic, they produce work far below grade level. Teachers and pa

Jamie and Rainn’s talk, “Behind the Mask,” explored how 2E kids manage anxiety through masking, often appearing high-achieving while struggling internally. They shared personal stories as late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults and stressed the need for safe spaces where children can unmask and be themselves.

Discover how AI can support—or hinder—2e students’ writing. Learn when AI helps, when it harms, and how to foster joyful, strengths-based writing skills.

Self-regulation through the twice-exceptional lens is layered and complex. Many 2E kids feel deeply—whether it’s excitement, frustration, injustice, or curiosity—and that intensity is part of their gift. But without the right tools, that energy can be misdirected, leading to exhaustion, shutdowns, or misunderstandings. As Teresa Nyer explains, “This intensity is magnificent. So let’s make sure we can help with the right regulation tools to show up as the child they want to be

I never set out to be a homeschooling  parent. Like many families, we trusted the traditional path, assuming school would be a place where our child’s curiosity could flourish. But when the system that was supposed to nurture him began to break him down instead, we had to find another way. What started as an emergency decision became a journey that reshaped how I think about learning, childhood, and trust. When people ask when I decided to homeschool my twice-exceptional , b

The panel, hosted by REAL, explored educational options for twice-exceptional (2E) learners. Speakers outlined REAL’s parent and educator resources, then discussed public school supports (universal accommodations, SST, 504, IEP), private school pros/cons and types (2E, specialty, gifted, micro, mainstream, hybrid), and homeschooling as a flexible, strength-based path. Q&A covered advocacy, fit, transitions, and prioritizing emotional well-being when choosing environments.

Parent question: My 2e son loves reading but struggles with analytical writing, particularly in his high school English and history...