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Twice Exceptional: Asperger's/Autism Spectrum

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  • Developmental: Twice Exceptional

    A Unique Challenge: Sorting Out the Differences Between Giftedness and Asperger’s Disorder
    All-too-often, well-meaning individuals urge parents to seek referrals for psychological evaluation without considering or understanding the typical characteristics of gifted children or the impact of intellectual ability on behavior and relationships. In turn, clinicians receiving such referrals also may fail to assess the implications of giftedness when exploring potential diagnoses like Asperger's Disorder. This article presents the Giftedness/Asperger's Disorder Checklist (GADC), which focuses on the educational and psychological needs of the student who may or may not be gifted and who may or may not have Asperger's Disorder. The author discusses how to use the GADC and describes two principles that should be followed to determine accurate differentiation.
    Clarification of Federal Law as It Applies to Twice-exceptional Students
    This article offers descriptions of clarifications of federal law made by the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to guide practice. These clarifications relate to gifted students with disabilities and should be used to guide school policy.
    Developing Self-Regulation of Learning with 2e Students
    This article covers the role of self-regulation in learning related to 2e students; a four-phased approach to developing self-regulation; steps for achieving greater self-regulation; and more.
    Gifted children with Asperger's Syndrome
    This article by Maureen Niehart suggests approaches for the teacher who works with young people with Asperger's Syndrome. AS is a disorder in the autism spectrum that is observed in some gifted children. Gifted children may be very difficult to diagnose with AS because the disorder may resemble other problems such as a learning disability or simply just similar traits of a gifted child. Common traits of gifted AS children are listed and compared to children who are gifted without AS in order to help identify these individuals.
    The DSM-5 and Asperger’s
    This article discusses the effects of the latest edition of the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and its effects on those with Asperger's Syndrome.
    The Goldilocks Question: How to Support your 2e Child and Get it “Just Right”
    This article examines three situations common to twice-exceptional children and their parents. From them, guidelines to help parents determine just how much support to give their struggling twice-exceptional children are provided.
    The Search for Shangri-La: Finding the Appropriate Educational Environment for Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Children, A Parents Guide
    This article provides strategies designed to help parents navigate the convoluted public education system and ultimately find the appropriate educational environment for their child.
    Understanding the 2e Brain
    In this article, Dr. Michael Postma does a great job of discussing how typical child development impacts the presentation of twice-exceptionality and vice versa.
    What’s Wrong with Me?
    This article provides advice on helping 2e children work on their exceptionalities while not having it feel like “therapy”, as well as focusing on their strengths.

  • Educational Options: Homeschooling

    Homeschooling Tips for Parents of Kids With Special Needs
    This article provides insights and tips for homeschooling students with special needs.

  • Parenting: Tips for Parents

    Tips for Parents: Cleared For Launch - Transition Planning for Twice-Exceptional Kids
    This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Aimee Yermish about the transition to adulthood for twice-exceptional students.
    Tips for Parents: Gifted With Challenges - Understanding and Supporting Your Twice-Exceptional Child
    This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar by Meredith Warshaw and Sarah Wayland, who take a unique look at parenting twice-exceptional students.
    Tips for Parents: High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders Q & A
    This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Melanie Crawford. She answered questions related to High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including the the signs and symptoms of ASD as well as other commonly associated behaviors. Dr. Crawford also answered questions regarding the assessment and treatment of gifted children with ASD including school-based accommodations and social skills training.
    Tips for Parents: Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Children
    This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar by Meredith Warshaw who offers advice on a number of issues (i.e. assessment, schooling, siblings).

  • Social/Emotional: Peer Relations

    A Social Story
    An essay written by a Davidson Young Scholar (www.DavidsonGifted.org/YoungScholars).