When Autism Doesn’t Explain Everything When my son was two, he was only using a handful of words and had only begun walking at 18 months. Because he had more than one delay, we were encouraged to have him evaluated. The diagnosis at the time was PDD-NOS, which was later updated to autism. But that diagnosis didn’t explain everything I was seeing. It didn’t explain how he spelled the word airplane in foam letters on the bathtub wall at age two, or how when I told him there was

Watch this discussion about the twice-exceptional (2e) learner. You’ll get an inside look into these children’s experiences and learn specific strategies to help them thrive. Speakers will talk about how to reframe the situation, reduce stress, work with unexpected behaviors, and help neurodivergent, 2e children feel supported.

I’ve been a teacher of writing for 20 years, and let me tell you: Generative AI is here, and it can write anything . It can reproduce the style and tone of famous authors and can even be trained to sound exactly like a particular student. Just upload some samples of written work (mistakes and all), and voila , ChatGPT can complete assignments in that student’s voice. Schools are in a bit of a crisis mode. Some are banning AI altogether (hello, old-school pencil and paper!), b

Wondering if your child is 2e? Discover early signs of twice-exceptionality—gifted but struggling in school, social, or emotional areas—with guidance for parents.

Our twice-exceptional (2e) journey of discovery: How our highly curious and extremely smart son could also have ADHD.

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.