By DrSensory — Where Giftedness Meets Support
📌 What Is a 2e Child?
A Twice-Exceptional (2e) child is gifted and also has a learning difference, neurodevelopmental condition, or other exceptionality (like ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or sensory processing issues). These children are often misunderstood or overlooked — this checklist helps parents spot signs early and get the right support.
🌟 Section 1: Gifted Traits
Check all that apply to your child:
☐ Advanced vocabulary or reading at an early age
☐ Solves complex problems beyond grade level
☐ Intense curiosity about specific topics
☐ Asks deep or abstract questions
☐ High sensitivity to emotions, music, or fairness
☐ Strong memory or ability to hyperfocus
☐ Independent thinker or questions authority
☐ High levels of creativity or imagination
☐ Perfectionistic tendencies
⚠️ Section 2: Signs of Learning or Developmental Challenges
Check if your child struggles with any of the following:
☐ Difficulty with reading (e.g., slow, inaccurate, or avoiding it)
☐ Poor handwriting or spelling despite strong verbal skills
☐ Math anxiety or difficulty understanding basic math concepts
☐ Trouble following multi-step directions
☐ Challenges organizing tasks, time, or materials
☐ Sensory sensitivities (to sound, texture, tags, etc.)
☐ Intense emotional reactions or meltdowns
☐ Trouble making or keeping friends
☐ Frequent frustration, shutdowns, or avoidance in schoolwork
☐ High anxiety or low self-esteem despite strong abilities
🔄 Section 3: Mixed or Contradictory Behaviors
☐ Gets bored in school but struggles to complete assignments
☐ Highly verbal but has trouble writing or explaining ideas on paper
☐ Strong in one subject, but far behind in another
☐ Appears lazy, but actually overwhelmed or exhausted by effort
☐ Teacher reports don’t reflect what I see at home (or vice versa)
🎯 What Should I Do Next?
If you’ve checked several boxes in both the Gifted Traits and Challenge Signs sections, your child may be twice-exceptional. Consider taking the following steps:
- 🧠 Request a neuropsychological evaluation
- 🗣️ Connect with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or occupational therapist (OT)
- 🏫 Talk to your school about IEP or 504 options
- 📅 Track behaviors over time and look for patterns
- 🔍 Find a 2e-Specialized Therapist Near You with DrSensory
💬 Reminder
Twice-exceptional children are bright and complex. They need a whole-child approach that nurtures their strengths andsupports their challenges. You’re not alone—and early, personalized therapy can make a lifelong difference.
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