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Twice Exceptional: How Do You Tell If Your Kids Are Twice Exceptional? What does twice exceptional mean? Discover the struggles of 2e kids (and how you can help them)

from The Literacy Keys - Dyslexia resources and structured literacy tips by an Orton Gillingham tutor · host Tracy Young, Orton Gillingham Tutor, Dyslexia Specialist & Mom of a Dyslexic Kid

Discover why twice exceptional kids struggle and uncover why 2e kids fly under the radar. Explore exactly what todo next to support your twice exceptional children.  It’s sometimes called double deficit dyslexia.If you’ve been stuck in the loop of my kid is so smart… and still struggles, this episode is for you.  Leave with language to use, tests to ask for, and a plan that actually fits your child. Twice exceptional kids can look like a walking contradiction: they have advanced ideas, strong vocabulary, yet reading feels painfully hard. When giftedness and dyslexia show up together, the signals get messy. Strengths can mask needs, and parents are frequently told to wait and see. Meanwhile, your child is working twice as hard just to keep up, andconfidence takes the hit. This episode breaks down what twice exceptional really means and what you can do to support your twice exceptional kids.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to spot common signs of twice exceptional kidsWhat types of evaluation to ask forHow to explain the 2e profile to teachersDo you need an Orton Gillingham Tutor? Contact The Literacy Keys: https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/If this episode resonated with you, please share this with another parent.  Hit follow/subscribe (we’re free) and leave aquick rating so you don’t miss the next episode.Chapters(00:00) Understanding Twice Exceptional Kids(12:07) Challenges Faced by Twice Exceptional Kids(24:13) Strategies for Supporting Twice Exceptional Kids

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