![]() ![]() Before that, though, there were areas of concern that the school consistently dismissed as typical for the age (which was not the case). Once they were old enough for thorough testing and evaluation, high intelligence and specific learning disabilities (SLD) were indicated. The ADHD diagnoses came first and helped push toward a 504 Plan. ![]() “Both of my children are 2e and I couldn’t be prouder of that fact! It’s difficult to distinguish which I noticed first, as both were very bright little people who never stopped moving. Luckily, medication and therapy are helping her make better decisions and focus on her future.” - An ADDitude Reader She’s a really bright kid who acts impulsively. She feels that many of her teachers don’t, either. Her classmates are always surprised that she’s smart because they don’t perceive her that way. At school, she hangs out with kids on the fringe but takes AP courses. I think the diagnosis improved her self-esteem and helped her better understand how she learns, but she experiences a big social and academic disconnect. They came back with a diagnosis of ADHD and giftedness. We always felt she wasn’t reaching her full potential at school. ![]() “We had our daughter tested for ADHD after her brother’s diagnosis. He finds it hard to initiate social interaction.” - Emily, Australia He does very well in math and reading, but just average on written tasks, which he finds harder because of his motor difficulties and his struggle to make decisions about what to write! He has always had friends but is shy. Because he is bright, an introvert, and not hyperactive or impulsive, he flew under the radar. ![]() “My 12-year-old son has ADHD, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and is gifted. She has a small group of friends who have ADHD too, and who are also doing extremely well in school.” - An ADDitude Reader She is still doing well, and they have a great resource department. Teachers have high expectations, but they often do not consider ADHD when she forgets something or needs reminders because she performs well. “We recognized the gifted attributes first, which ‘hid’ the ADHD until fifth grade. If your child is twice exceptional, did you first notice their strengths or their weaknesses? We asked ADDitude readers this and more: Did the school system acknowledge and support all the aspects of your child’s learning profile? How does this affect their academic performance and friendships? Scroll down to the Comments section and add to the conversation. 1 Patience, persistence, and advocacy are key to improved outcomes for this largely underserved school population. students receiving special education services are also academically gifted. It’s hard to know the prevalence of twice-exceptionality, but a report from the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) estimates that 6% of U.S. And all of this is quite confounding to everyone. Accelerated intellectual growth and delayed social-emotional growth are common - and commonly contradictory - characteristics in 2e children. Twice-exceptional students perform above average in one or more subject areas, and below average in others. A 2e student’s high IQ often overshadows or camouflages their neurological or learning challenges - confusing teachers, parents, and clinicians alike. ![]()
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