About Danika, your gifted/2e parent coach

I understand gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) kids.

 

I've always been drawn to bright, passionate kids who struggle or are misunderstood because of their behaviors, big emotions, or learning differences.  I love these kids' fierce integrity, emotional honesty, and willingness to say what’s on their mind. I love working with their parents too, who often delight in their children and work double-time to support them despite the lack of tailored resources and relevant supports.

 

I'm a former gifted kid and a late-identified 2e adult.  I'm also raising an intense gifted/2e preschooler.  I understand many gifted/2e dynamics from the inside out and often have an intuitive grasp of gifted families’ experiences.

 

I've also learned a lot about giftedness and twice-exceptionality over the years.  I've conducted award-winning research on giftedness and twice-exceptionality, and read all the research I could find on twice-exceptionality and the 2e lived experience.  I've done psychological assessments for gifted and 2e kids and teens where I've seen how these kids approach easy and challenging tasks.  

 

I've also supported gifted/2e kids and their families for over 12 years as a teacher, therapist, assessment provider, psychologist, school consultant, and now a parent coach.  I've learned about common challenges and experiences from my gifted/2e clients themselves - and I've learned something new from every family I've worked with.

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One coaching client put it this way - "My husband and I agree that you are by far the most qualified and knowledgeable person in 2e kids that we’ve worked with (and we’ve had a lot of help to date). We wish we could fold you up in our pocket and take you with us everywhere we go."

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I know that parenting a gifted or twice-exceptional kid can be lonely. 

 

It's hard to find other parents who understand your joys and challenges.  It's difficult to find resources that are relevant for your child and your situation.  And it sometimes feels impossible to find teachers, therapists, or other providers who understand your kid and what you need.
 

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