Social & Emotional Development

Education & Homeschooling

Easing the Affordability to a Custom College-Admissions Journey for Gifted Learners

This post describes an affordable, AI-augmented college-admissions counseling service designed for gifted students and SENG families. It outlines accessible, year-round guidance replacing costly private coaches, six focus areas (academics, extracurriculars, honors, financial aid, college lists, applications), and an invitation to try discounted support.

June Han August 4, 2025

Adult Giftedness

Creating Space for Acceptance and Growth

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.

Lin Lim, Ph.D. May 7, 2025

Counselors & Counseling

Bridging Two Worlds: A Guide to Supporting Twice-Exceptional Children

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.

Ilse Gevaert April 14, 2025

Education & Homeschooling

Navigating the Diverse Paths of Twice-Exceptional Autistic Teenagers

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.

Dr. Gayle Bentley April 14, 2025

Communication

From Strength to Strength: Celebrating Women’s Month with More Key Resources

The author summarizes a SENGinar interview with Dr. Donna Ford, highlighting culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches to gifted education and sharing recommended resources and books. The post thanks women leaders in gifted education, urging advocacy, equity, and continued efforts to support diverse gifted learners.

Denise Michele Hicks, YSBH EdS PMP March 14, 2025

Education & Homeschooling

Групи Підтримки Батьків: Чому Вони Важливі

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.

Yekaterina (Katrina) O’Neil March 14, 2025

Communication

5 Parenting Pitfalls to Avoid When Raising Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Children

Parents of gifted or twice-exceptional children often face emotional intensity and unique challenges. This post outlines five common parenting pitfalls—emotion dysregulation, lack of curiosity, power struggles, teaching during meltdowns, and default discipline—and offers compassionate strategies to connect, regulate emotions, and find collaborative solutions to support exceptional children.

Sarah Strouthopoulos February 12, 2025

Adult Giftedness

Supporting and Strengthening Gifted Communities

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.

Rianne van de Ven February 12, 2025

Category: Social & Emotional Development