Coaching services provided by The Gifted Learning Lab are not therapy and do not involve professional licensure
Why this workshop?
All kids and teens deserve a fun, safe learning environment that's a good fit with their skills and needs.
But traditional schools aren't designed with gifted or 2e students in mind. And teachers rarely have training in giftedness or twice-exceptionality. Even many gifted-specific schools don't know how to support emotionally intense or demand-avoidant 2e kids.
As a result, gifted/2e kids often feel under-challenged, over-pressured, misunderstood, and/or over-stimulated at school.
To help gifted/2e kids have a better school experience, I help parents feel more confident communicating with school and advocating for their kid's needs.
What's covered in the workshop?
This free workshop will be 75 minutes long and here’s what we'll cover:
✅ Why the concept of a “good-fit” learning environment is essential to support intense gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) kids.
✅ Common school “mis-fit” problems for intense gifted and 2e kids.
✅ Guiding principles to support gifted/2e kids at school.
✅ Practical tips and strategies to communicate or advocate with school and put each guiding principle to use.
I'll also take a few minutes to tell you about how we can work together in Support Your Intense Gifted/2e Kid if you'd like more support.
Workshop details
When: Monday, August 24th, 2026 - 12pm to 1:15pm PT
Where: Zoom - sign up to get the link
Recording: A recording will be sent to everyone who registers and will be available through September 8th
Who's presenting the workshop?
Hi, I’m Dr. Danika Maddocks!
I help parents of intense, sensitive gifted/2e kids let go of standard parenting practices that don't fit their kids - and build a life that actually feels good for their kids and themselves. I've been supporting families with gifted/2e kids and teens for over 15 years as a teacher, therapist, assessment provider, school consultant, and now a parent coach.
As a former gifted kid raising an intense 2e kid myself, I understand a lot of these experiences from the inside out.
I combine practical tips and big ideas with a compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming approach. I created The Gifted Learning Lab so more parents can get the information and support they need to thrive with their gifted/2e kids.