Davidson Gifted Blog
Social Engagement, General Enrichment, and Executive Function Support Program Comparison
This chart provides a comparison of the most popular social engagement, general enrichment, and executive function Support programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These programs can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring, curriculum…
Strategies for Supporting Twice-Exceptional Students
Academic support is helpful for twice-exceptional (or 2e) students, but it isn’t enough on its own. Because there are often struggles in identifying 2e students, it’s important for families, educators, and even 2e students…
What Your Therapist Needs to Know About Giftedness
Dr. Gail Post, a Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of experience, discusses the cognitive, social and emotional impact of giftedness and what psychologists must consider in their work with gifted individuals. Author: Gail…
Barriers in Gifted Education: Working Together to Support Gifted Learners and Families
The mission of the Davidson Institute is to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference. Supporting profoundly gifted…
You Can’t Fool a Gifted Kid; They Spot Inauthenticity a Mile Away
Gifted children come equipped with an attuned awareness of the world around them. Sometimes this attunement comes in different flavors. Some gifted kids use logic, and even mathematical equations to figure things out. Others…
Homeschooling Twice-Exceptional Children
Homeschooling twice-exceptional children presents unique challenges and opportunities, balancing their giftedness with special needs. In this insightful article from the Davidson Institute, Meredith Warshaw explores the benefits of homeschooling for 2e children, emphasizing the…
Twice-Exceptional Schools: Understanding the Characteristics & Benefits
Twice-exceptional, also known as “2e”, students are intellectually gifted individuals who have learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorder. Much like their gifted peers, they often exhibit heightened emotional and intellectual…
Why is attunement so essential when parenting a gifted or twice-exceptional child?
We all make mistakes. Most of the time, our parenting mistakes are unintentional. We love our kids and strive to do our best. But sometimes, we misinterpret and misunderstand their needs. We might rely…
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