Posts Tagged ‘twice exceptional’
Want A Deeper Connection With Your Child? Try This
One of the most valuable lessons that I learned from my dad was the art of cool-headed, active listening. He wasn’t one to jump into lectures or to give unsolicited advice. He didn’t yell or fly off the handle. This doesn’t mean that I didn’t get clear messages from him when I had crossed a…
Read MoreThe Struggles of “Twice Exceptional” Students
“I’ve fooled everyone into thinking I’m smart” – The Twice-Exceptional Student When I was in grad school, I had a fellowship at a nonprofit where I tested kids and adults who suspected that they had a reading disorder. This experience was eye-opening. I sat down with countless kids, teens, and adults who would look at me…
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