Twice exceptional (2e) students have a foot on both ends of the bell curve. They are highly gifted in some areas and have huge challenges (are neurodivergent) in others. They are often described as "smart but lazy" or "bright but scattered." ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorder fall under this neurodiversity umbrella. Join guest Sam Young, an expert on special needs education who is himself neurodivergent, as he provides a wealth of insights for homeschooling your 2e/neurodivergent child.

ABOUT OUR GUEST | Samuel Young, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional students and their families. As an ADHD learner himself, Sam has a tremendous understanding of, experience in, and respect for all things related to neurodiverse education. Before founding Young Scholars Academy, Samuel taught in a variety of capacities—including nearly a decade at Bridges Academy—at an array of programs in the US, Europe, and Asia. Samuel has been featured in the documentary 2e2: Teaching The Twice Exceptional, the textbook Understanding The Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Students, 2nd Ed., Variations Magazine, 2e News, and other publications.

02:28 Explanations of neurodiversity and twice-exceptionality (2e).

05:23 Gifted students often have deficits in certain areas.

07:05 The medical model or the deficit focus.

09:21 Taylorism — training kids for an out-of-date, industrialized society.

10:11 The benefits of homeschooling, especially for 2e kids.

12:47 Taking a strength-based and interest-focused approach to homeschooling.

13:40 The power of asking questions to understand how your child thinks.

16:39 The value of curiosity.

18:58 A fresh lens for viewing your neurodivergent child.

19:32 Three kinds of masking that neurodivergent students exhibit.

26:33 Three directions to consider: 1. How are you taking in information? 2. How are you processing the information? 3. What are you doing with the information?

27:24 Ask why your child needs to know something. What are your ultimate goals? Those answers will inform how you teach your child.

28:09 How the lessons of education during Covid-19 have been lost.

29:44 Sam's business Young Scholars Academy.

36:02 Get Sam's FREE 3-Tier Task Manager Course, for students ages 7-10.