Raising Twice-Exceptional Children

by Emily Kircher-Morris

Just because a child is gifted doesn't mean they don't have other types of neurodivergence, like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. Conversely, even children with one of these diagnoses can be cognitively gifted. Raising Twice-Exceptional Children provides you with a road map to understand the complex make-up of your "gifted-plus," or twice-exceptional, child or teen. The book helps you understand your child's diagnosis, meet their social-emotional needs, build self-regulation skills and goal setting, and teach self-advocacy. It also shows you effective ways to collaborate with teachers and school staff, and it offers advice on finding strengths-based strategies that support development at home. For too long, these kids have fallen through the cracks. This book provides key information on how to best support neurodivergent children by leveraging their strengths while supporting their struggles.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Adhd, Psychology, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Family

246 pages, Paperback

Published February 16, 2022

Reviews

[Aubrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having only recently learned of twice-exceptionality, I really appreciated the thorough, clear, and practical overview of how to better understand the experience and needs of 2E children. I feel as though this book has given me the missing piece to helping my kiddo really thrive, and I'm so immensely grateful to have found it.

[EmG ReadsDaily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well structured and written. Plenty of practical suggestions. Very helpful for anyone in the life of a 2E child or young person.

[Mackenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

We've worked with Emily in person and enjoy her podcast so I knew I'd find this useful. Some sections didn't apply to us as much (because we homeschool and that isn't likely to change in the near future) but there was still a lot of well presented valuable information here. It will be going on my shelf for future reference ...after I make my husband read it :-)

[Jenn Raley · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are very few books specifically for parents regarding 2e kids. This book isn't perfect - particularly, generalizing "children" when often the examples apply best to teens - but it's a much-needed addition to move the conversation forward, and especially to provide parents raising twice-exceptional children of all types. It's practical, easy to read, and easy to use as a handbook to reference a particular aspect of 2e kids' development.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having 2 twice exceptional kids, and finding out at age 40 that I have been twice exceptional my whole life, this book is an absolute God-send. It is so comprehensive and feels like it's talking directly to my soul. I really can't recommend this book enough if you have any 2e people on your life...

[Sortal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top of my shelf to recommend to parents of 2e children. Strikes a perfect balance of being evidence-based, while also being a light read. Super clear and beautifully concise.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super helpful information and strategies for raising twice-exceptional children.

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptionally helpful. I think this is the best book on 2E kids that I have come across. It is full of helpful tips on how to help our kids work on emotional regulation, develop their executive functioning skills, etc. I checked it out from the library and I think I will buy a copy as a reference book.

[Michelle]

This was fine, but the tone was definitely "be afraid of how hard the child's time in school will be." Lots of fear-mongering about getting a diagnosis too early and getting it wrong, but also about not getting a diagnosis until the child has already started to struggle because the coping/masking techniques aren't working any more.

[Jodie Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was frustrated with this book. I had a hard time understanding some of the things discussed, and was hoping for more practical information to use with my 2E kid.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and organized. Suggestions that are actually helpful and can be put in place rather quickly.