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Being Twice Exceptional, by Melanie Hayes, Ed.D., AMFT

Being Twice Exceptional, by Melanie Hayes, Ed.D., AMFT

Mar 14, 2022 | Assessments, Counseling, Giftedness

Marginalization causes daily stress for persons who have intersectional traits on both ends of the spectrum of ability-dis/ability, also known as twice exceptional. For these autistic adults, support systems are minimal, research is thin, and understanding is spotty...
Perfectionism in Children: How Parents Can Help Bright, Complex Kids

Perfectionism in Children: How Parents Can Help Bright, Complex Kids

Jan 14, 2022 | Assessments, Counseling, Parenting, Uncategorized

BY JEAN SUNDE PETERSON (co-author of Bright Complex Kids with Dr. Dan Peters) I used to say, smiling, when discussing perfectionism that I wanted my surgeon, dentist, mechanic, electrician, and plumber to be perfectionists—but not my friends, spouse, or colleagues....
Finding the Right School Fit for Your 2e Child

Finding the Right School Fit for Your 2e Child

Aug 5, 2020 | Assessments, Counseling, Education, Giftedness, Parenting

By Dr. Lisa White, Summit Center  Are you wondering whether public school, private school, or homeschooling might be the best option for your child who is gifted, 2e, or has learning challenges? There are a lot of things to consider when making that choice. Many...
Reviving Chess Battles: Using Games to Strengthen Executive Functioning, by Deanna Kim, M.Ed., Educational Therapist

Reviving Chess Battles: Using Games to Strengthen Executive Functioning, by Deanna Kim, M.Ed., Educational Therapist

Apr 2, 2019 | Assessments, Education, Parenting

My friends think that I am weird. There is no TV in our house. Technically we have no TV services. My husband and I are in agreement that we can survive with one less thing at home in this technology abundant environment. One lazy summer afternoon, my kids and I were...
What’s Up With All the Dys’? And What You Can Do About It, by Dr. Dan Peters

What’s Up With All the Dys’? And What You Can Do About It, by Dr. Dan Peters

May 16, 2016 | Assessments, Education, Parenting

There are many types of learning disorders that can affect our children. The good news is that learning differences and disabilities are getting more press and attention. However, it can get confusing when trying to understand what they mean and how they are similar...
What’s Up With All the Dys’? And What You Can Do About It, by Dr. Dan Peters

The Twice-Exceptional Adult, by Dr. Dan Peters

Nov 16, 2015 | Assessments, Counseling, Giftedness, Parenting

This piece originally appeared on Psychology Today. Many gifted adults may find that they are still suffering from experiences and challenges that affected them as children. Others find they are experiencing new challenges related to finding their passion, identity,...
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