The Learning Lab Library

What contributes to gifted/2e intensity?  And is the word "intense" helpful or hurtful?

Some gifted kids with poor academic performance have unrecognized signs of inattentive ADHD.  Should you consider an assessment?

Tips to help this conversation feel less daunting and more do-able

Tips to help your child explore their interests, develop their talents, and connect with like-minded peers during the summer.

Traditional views of resilience can be harmful for neurodivergent kids - how can you support neurodivergent resilience?

Is your kid easily overwhelmed by their emotions? These parent-focused strategies can help when traditional approaches haven't worked.

Parenting a gifted/2e kid can be intense in both joyful and exhausting ways

How the neurodiversity paradigm can help you understand and support your gifted / 2e child

This resources will help you reframe "deficit"-focused assessment results into more affirming and celebratory language.

Commonly missed indicators and why it can be liberating to discover twice-exceptionality

You want your gifted or 2e kid to feel better when they're upset or having a meltdown - here's what really helps.

Parents of gifted and 2e kids often have to advocate to support a good learning environment for their kids - here are 4 guiding principles for effective advocacy.

Why do so many intense gifted/2e kids have a hard time getting along with their siblings?

Many gifted/2e kids cheat during games - here's a way to respond and support them in these moments.

How to recognize and nurture the seeds and small beginnings of your child's self-advocacy skills

Activities that are "supposed" to be fun are often stressful for emotionally intense or sensitive gifted/2e kids

What does the PDA profile look like in gifted kids? 

Gifts seem like they "should" be fun, but gift-giving and gift-receiving can feel stressful for gifted and 2e folks. This article shares ideas to reduce stress related to gifts.

Does your gifted kid blow up, melt down, or tear up when they make a mistake or face a challenging task? Here are some tips to build resilience.

Learn how your gifted kid’s big feelings and emotional intensity can be a window to their biggest strengths.

The 3-step VIEW framework can reduce power struggles, meltdowns, and overall distress.  Read more about the steps here.

Gifted/2e kids aren't neurotypical, so effective parenting approaches look different too.

For intense gifted/2e kids, lying often indicates sensitivity, embarrassment, or overwhelm - not purposeful deception.

Common sensory processing differences among intense or sensitive gifted/2e kids

Four things that make mornings hard for many gifted/2e kids - and four ideas to help mornings go more smoothly.

Autism is often undiagnosed in gifted kids and teens, in part because many gifted/autistic traits are misattributed to giftedness alone.

Screen time can be regulating for intense gifted/2e kids.

When our kids are upset, we often feel compelled to help them understand the situation better.  Here's why it's often better to wait.

If so, you're not alone.  I share reflections to help you better match your demands and expectations to your capacity.

Twice-exceptional kids are often called "high functioning" - but that can be hurtful.

If you've considered changing schools or taking your kid out of school, you're not alone. 

A more helpful view of "laziness"

Common characteristics of gifted ADHDers and ideas to support them

Some contexts are inherently tricky for intense gifted/2e kids - here's how you can help