| With the new school year underway, some parents will have a harder time than others because of a little known, but very real phenomenon: their child is “twice exceptional”. These children have both the potential for high achievement (“gifted”) and a one or more disabilities, such as ADHD or generalized anxiety. While giftedness is a strength, being twice exceptional creates a vulnerability for a child. The number of twice-exceptional children in Québec is estimated to be between 20,000 and 30,000, but their exact number is unknown because it is difficult to identify them. Their parents, however, know that something needs to be done. |
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