The author reflects on the importance of creating safe, supportive spaces for mental health and growth, describing how such environments foster belonging, resilience, and agency. She offers practical prompts and small actions to cultivate and sustain safe spaces for oneself and others, emphasizing shared responsibility.
Twice-exceptional children combine high intelligence with learning differences and are often misunderstood. This guide outlines misconceptions, brain differences, and distinctive strengths, then offers practical strategies—strength-based learning, assistive technology, emotional support, breaks, and community—to help 2e students bridge challenges and reach their potential.
Author reflects on supporting twice-exceptional autistic teenagers, emphasizing asynchronous development, individualized timelines, and centering students’ goals. She advocates collaborative planning, fostering self-advocacy, and flexible transitions—such as community college pathways—to build independence while honoring each student’s aspirations.
Стаття описує важливість груп підтримки для батьків подвійно виняткових (2в) дітей. Авторка розповідає особистий досвід участі у групі SENG, пояснює унікальні потреби 2в дітей, висвітлює стрес батьків і наводить дослідження, що підтверджують користь спеціалізованих програм підтримки.
This article discusses sources of resilience for gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) children, highlighting three key elements: at least one supportive adult, opportunities to build autonomy, and strength-based education that fosters hope and optimism. It offers practical advice for parents and caregivers to support development.
The author describes becoming a certified SENG Community Group facilitator and participating in international sessions with gifted adults and professionals. She plans to start groups in the Netherlands and train staff to expand SCG facilitators, encouraging others to organize local groups for peer support and community strengthening.
The post criticizes a Halloween ‘Former Gifted Child’ costume as dismissive of lifelong giftedness, explains how gifted individuals face masking, mental health struggles, imposter syndrome, and misaligned expectations, and urges families, educators, and policymakers to support gifted people, advocate for services, testing, and sustained resources.
The 2024 SENG Annual Community Conference in Berkeley gathered professionals, families, and gifted individuals for keynotes, workshops, and networking. Sessions addressed creativity, emotional regulation, and educational challenges. Organizers thanked sponsors, shared positive attendee feedback, and announced the 2025 conference in Alexandria, VA, encouraging community engagement and social follow-up.
In 2023 SENG expanded programs and resources, launched community groups, introduced three APA offerings, resumed in-person events, advanced DEIB and mental health outreach, and formed partnerships including NAGC. These initiatives strengthened support, access, and inclusion for gifted individuals and set the stage for more 2024 developments.
NAGC and SENG announced a five-year partnership to advance gifted education, including shared conferences, resources, webinars, and training. Leaders from both organizations praised the collaboration, and SENG will present at NAGC’s annual convention. Future joint activities and initiatives will be announced later.
