Telling a Student About their Twice Exceptionality

Davidson Gifted Perspectives is a video series that examines a number of different gifted-related issues and viewpoints.

As a Young Scholar parent, sharing your child’s diagnostics with them can be a nerve-wracking conversation to prepare for. Many parents worry about this diagnosis becoming the child’s identity. What if they are ashamed? How can a parent figure out the most appropriate time to share this information with their child?