Description of Presentation:

Has your child been identified as gifted or twice-exceptional? Could you use some tips for navigating what that means and how to meet the needs of your child at home and school?

Join Jessica Esway, Director of Menlo Park Academy, as she guides families through what it means to be gifted or twice-exceptional and how to work together with schools to get the best support for your child. Jessica will also share practical tips for creating a supportive home environment, highlight common mistakes to avoid, and offer strategies for handling complex emotions.

CFK Resources

• Gifted Resource Guide
• More CFK Podcasts on Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners

Books

• "Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope with Explosive Feelings," C. Fonseca
• "How to Parent So Children Will Learn: Strategies for Raising Happy, Achieving Children," S. Rimm 
• "Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children: A Resource for Caregivers and Advocates," E. R. Amend, E. Kircher-Morris and J. L. Gore 
• "Smart But Scattered," by P. Dawson and R. Guare 
• "Smart Kids with Learning Difficulties: Overcoming Obstacles and Realizing Potential," by R. Weinfeld, L. Barnes-Robinson, S. Jewler, and B. Roffman Shevitz 
• "Why Bright Kids Get Poor Grades and What You Can Do About It," by S. Rimm

Websites

• So Your Child is Gifted, S. Rimm
• Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC)
• Parent Tip Sheets, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
• Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted (SENG)
• Resources for Caregivers of 2E Youth, M. Wohlfeld

Podcasts

• The Neurodiversity Podcast, E Kircher-Morris
• A Meaningful Mess Podcast, A. McNair
• They'll Be Fine, North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented
• Adventures in Being Gifted, J. Hartsock

Accessible Script

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