Parenting with Impact

Bonus Archive Ep 022: What Makes a Child Twice Exceptional (2E)?


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A child that is both gifted (a 130 IQ, according to the Columbus Group) and has at least one learning disability (LD) may also be referenced as twice exceptional (or 2E).Dr. Michael Postma is a consultant, speaker, and author dedicated to the holistic development of both gifted and twice-exceptional children. Over the last two decades, Dr. Postma has worked in the field of gifted/talented education as both a teacher and administrator in the Public School system, and was the architect of the Minnetonka Navigator Program, a magnet school for highly and profoundly gifted students. He currently is the Executive Director of the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of Gifted) Organization (SengGifted.org), lives in Surf City, NC and is the father of four children, three of whom are twice-exceptional.Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-SheetSo -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible: What is recommended treatment for children and teens Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don’t spend hours on the internet scouring. ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Michael Postma about what it means to be twice exceptional.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:How does “gifted” interact with learning disabilities?The importance of social/emotional development in gifted individualsSocietal shortcomings in recognizing and addressing challenges for 2E kidsLinks Mentioned:Five Motivators to Get Anything DoneUnderachiever or Overachiever?The Link Between Brain Maturity & Academic Success with ADHDPlay Your Way to a Higher IQ  Connect with Michael:Gifted And ThrivingInstagramFacebookLinkedInLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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