2e & Executive Functioning

Executive functioning is a common challenge for twice-exceptional (2e) learners. It was the #1 topic requested in our annual community survey. 2e learners’ asynchrony can mean they perform wonders in their favorite subjects, but may get low grades because they don’t turn in their homework. They may show amazing executive functioning abilities when it comes to their favorite hobby, but can be challenged when it comes to “straight forward” school tasks. EF challenges can cause 2e students anxiety and self-esteem challenges when others perceive them or they perceive themselves as lazy or unmotivated. Executive functioning covers a broad array of areas - in this talk our panelists focused on planning and prioritizing, task initiation, and organization. Experts Sam Young, Marcie Habell, and Mason Tudor provided tips on how to support your 2e student through a strength-based lens, including what accommodations to ask for at school as well as strategies for tackling tasks such as homework, note taking, project planning, task management, and goal setting.