Fortunate Ones: A Mother’s Perspective of Raising a Twice-exceptional Child
A mother recounts her twice-exceptional son’s distress after classmates tried to uproot a plant he named Henry. He defended it in the rain and refused to return to class; the mother comforts him, keeps her promise to protect Henry and reflects on empathy, courage, and parenting a sensitive, principled child.
The Fatigue Factor
This post discusses fatigue in twice-exceptional children, explaining how constant code-switching, compensation, sensory issues, and academic demands produce exhaustion. It recommends identifying disabilities, setting household expectations, advocating for school accommodations (IEP/504), and maintaining clear supportive communication to protect rest and self-worth.