Raising Twice-Exceptional Children

<p>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. <i>Raising Twice-Exceptional Children</i> provides you with a road map to understand the complex make-up of your "gifted-plus," or twice-exceptional, child or teen. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p> <p>Introduction</p><p>Part I: Understanding Neurodiversity, Giftedness, and Twice-Exceptionality</p><p>Chapter 1: What Is Neurodiversity?</p><p>Chapter 2: Gifted and…</p><p>Chapter 3: Identifying and Understanding Twice-Exceptionality</p><p>Chapter 4: Talking About Twice-Exceptionality</p><p>Part II: Parent Toolkit</p><p>Chapter 5: Communicating for Connection</p><p>Chapter 6: Effective Coparenting</p><p>Part III: The Five Skills All Twice-Exceptional Kids Need</p><p>Chapter 7: Skill #1- Self-Advocacy</p><p>Chapter 8: Skill #2- Emotional Regulation</p><p>Chapter 9: Skill #3- Executive Functioning</p><p>Chapter 10: Skill #4- Effective Communication</p><p>Chapter 11: Skill #5- Self-Directed Motivation</p><p>Part IV: Finding the Right Academic Fit</p><p>Chapter 12: Assessing Educational Options</p><p>Chapter 13: Collaborating Effectively with School</p><p>Final Thoughts</p>