Our lives have changed dramatically in the first few months of 2020. Coronavirus has become a pandemic and most people in the United States are now practicing social distancing or are under stay-at-home orders. For many, that means we suddenly find ourselves homeschooling, working from home, and dealing with an incredible amount of stress. In this [...]

Sometimes when we speak with our kids, they can react in unexpected ways. A seemingly innocent remark can spark a meltdown or tantrum. Often 2e kids can miss or misinterpret non-verbal cues, take us too literally, can be hypersensitive to the most benign comment or criticism and may not process interactions accurately. In this session, [...]

In this session, we will discuss why 2e kids can be so rigid and how we as parents can decide which battles are worth fighting and when it is best to give in. We will address such issues as: establishing family values; rules and limit setting; when and why we say no to our kids; [...]

Why is it that our kids can be obsessed about a particular project or topic, but at other times lack focus or have no interest in other tasks or responsibilities? Twice exceptional children are often highly resistant to engaging in work that isn’t meaningful to them. In this session, we will discuss the difference between [...]