Additional Resources
Below is a curated collection of helpful tools, articles, websites, and organizations designed to support the unique needs of twice-exceptional learners. Whether you're a parent seeking guidance or an educator looking for strategies, these resources provide valuable insights into how to nurture the strengths of 2e children while addressing their challenges. Explore support networks, educational tools, advocacy groups, and expert advice in these resources.
For Parents
Books
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The 2e Handbook: Supporting Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Children in Schools by Beverly Trail ​
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A parent-friendly overview with practical strategies for navigating schools.
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Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism by Dianne M. Kennedy & Rebecca S. Banks. ​​
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Especially helpful for understanding the intersection of giftedness and neurodivergence.
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A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children by James T. Webb et al.
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Though not solely focused on 2e kids, it's great for emotional and social guidance.
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Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults by James Tl Webb et al.
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Helps parents understand how giftedness can be confused with other conditions.
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Twice Exceptional Gifted Children: Understanding, Teaching, and Counseling Gifted Students" by Beverly Trail
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Offers insight into parenting and educational support needs.
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Websites & Organizations
SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) www.sengifted.org
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Though not 2e specific, SENG provides excellent resources on the social and emotional development of gifted children, including those who are twice-exceptional. Look for their parent groups and webinars.
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2e News www.2enews.com
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A hub for news, research, and expert insight on twice-exceptional children. Offers articles, webinars, and a quarterly magazine focused on education, advocacy, and parenting strategies. ​
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Wrightslaw ​
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Focused on special education law and advocacy. A vital resource for parents learning how to navigate IEPs, 504 plans, and school accommodations for 2e students.
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National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
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​Provides research-based information on gifted education. They offer materials specifically for addressing twice-exceptionality, including position statements and strategies.
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Understood.org
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Great for learning differences, with clear explanations, practical tips, and parent resources. While it's not 2e-specific, it covers many common co-existing conditionals like ADHD and dyslexia.
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For Educators
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To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled: Strength Based Strategies for Helping Twice-Exceptional Students with LD, ADHD, ASD, and More by Susan Baum, Robin Schrader, & Steven Owen
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A foundational guide for educators
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Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom by Emily Kircher-Morris
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Practical classroom strategies grounded in neurodiversity and inclusive practices
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The Power of the Adolescent Brain: Strategies for Teaching Middle and High School Students by Thomas Armstrong
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Not 2e specific, but helps understand executive function and emotional development
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Neurodiversity in the Classroom by Thomas Armstrong
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​Advocates for strength-based teaching with practical examples ​
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Websites and Professional Development
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National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) www.nagc.org
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Provides position papers, teaching resources, and professional development opportunities
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2e Center for Research and Professional Development at Bridges Academy www.2ecenter.org
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Professional learning focused exclusively on 2e learners.
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Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) cec.sped.org
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Especially the TAG (Talented and Gifted) and twice exceptional subgroups.
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