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Section Five

Virtual Toolkit

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Using Music & Art: Autism or Other Learning Disabilities https://www.handyhandouts.com/pdf/190_UsingMusicandArt.pdf

What is twice-exceptionality? Understanding and nurturing 2E students

http://thepianoteacher.com.au/articles/twice-exceptionality-understanding-nurturing-2e-students/

Creating your own art curriculum

https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/creating-your-own-art-curriculum/

J. Paul Getty Museum Series: Art and Science

https://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/classroom_resources/curricula/art_science2/

J. Paul Getty Museum Series: Poetry and Art https://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/classroom_resources/curricula/poetry_and_art/index.html

Institute for Art Integration and STEAM: 

STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics

https://artsintegration.com/topics/approaches/steam/

Arts Integration Ideas

https://artsintegration.com/topics/approaches/arts-integration/

PBS  Math + Arts

https://houstonpbs.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/matharts/

 

Louisa Penfold Articles

https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/1154

https://louisapenfold.com/welcome-to-art-play-children-learning/

https://theeducationhub.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Louisa-Penfold-Presentation-Slides.pdf

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Developing Life Skills for Twice-Exceptional Students

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/developing-life-skills-for-twice-exceptional-students/

When Gifted Kids Burn Out: How to Support Twice-Exceptional Students

https://www.additudemag.com/gifted-kid-burnout-twice-exceptional-students/?srsltid=AfmBOopPBzKH8CtY-mQaU2YNYiogZl0xh2BdEnZ-iZVp0cULPeNhZYLH

Cross-Age Peer Mentoring: Why You Need It In Your Classroom

https://ozobot.com/cross-age-peer-mentoring-need-classroom/

13 Powerful SEL Activities

https://www.edutopia.org/article/13-powerful-sel-activities-emelina-minero/

Understanding Emotional and Social Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students https://lydianacademy.com/understanding-emotional-and-social-needs-of-twice-exceptional-students/

Brain Balance Program for Kids

https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/meeting-emotional-needs-exceptional-child

Children’s Health Council: Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of 2e Students

https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/supporting-the-social-emotional-needs-of-2e-students-downloadable/

Supporting Emotional Wellness at Home https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/supporting-emotional-wellness-at-home-for-gifted-and-2e-students/

American School Counselor Association. (2012). The school counselor and equity for all students. ASCA position statements. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Positions/Position-Statements/ASCA-Position-Statements/The-School-Counselor-and-Equity-for-All-Students

Feeling Wheel Download

 https://www.mypeoplepatterns.com/blog/feelings_wheel

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Who is Required to Attend IEP Meetings

https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org/serr-manual/chapter-4-information-on-iep-process/4-9-who-is-required-to-attend-the-iep-team-meeting-and-what-are-the-members-supposed-to-contribute-to-the-meeting/#:~:text=One%20or%20both%20of%20the,)%20&%20(e).%5D

How to Get Your Child Tested

https://www.davidsongifted.org/prospective-families/gifted-testing-and-assessment/how-to-get-your-child-tested/

How to Explain Testing to Your Gifted Child

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/how-to-explain-iq-testing-to-your-gifted-child/

Special Considerations in Gifted Identification and Assessment

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/special-considerations-in-gifted-identification-and-assessment/

IEPs

https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.index.htm

IEP Checklist

https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.individ.chklist.htm

Finding the Appropriate Environment for Gifted and 2e Children

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/finding-the-appropriate-educational-environment-for-gifted-and-twice-exceptional-children/

Difference Between IEPs and 504 Plans

https://exceptionallives.org/blog/difference-between-iep-and-504-plan/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhYS_BhD2ARIsAJTMMQb9UWJ01wB0tWuJifVp-0hhhAt6eP3dM-goYqFx8KyAGp6ugcMeS7gaAiW6EALw_wcB

Top IEP and 504 Tips for 2e Students

https://youngscholarsacademy.org/blog/ieps-for-2e-students

IEP Team Meeting Planner

Pacer Center: IEP Team Meeting Planner. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c184.pd

How to Keep Your Sanity When Advocating for Your 2e Child

reel2e.org/post/the-down-low-on-school-accommodations-or-how-to-keep-your-sanity-when-advocating-for-your-2e-child

12 Ways to Resolve Parent School Disputes

https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.disputes.popup.htm

Brown, T., Akkurt, M., & Green, A. (2024). Investigating school counselor–parent relationships, interaction, and involvement. Psychology in the Schools, 61(4), 1724-1740. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.23138

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9 Ways to Improve Parent Teacher Communication

https://www.waldenu.edu/online-bachelors-programs/bs-in-elementary-education/resource/nine-ways-to-improve-parent-teacher-communication

Teacher Parent Coummunication Strategies 

https://www.edutopia.org/article/teacher-parent-communication-strategies-start-year-right/

Understood: A nonprofit providing resources and support so people who learn and think differently can thrive

https://www.understood.org/en/mission

Common Misconceptions about Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/twice-exceptional-2elearners/common

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National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC):

https://nagc.org/

Davidson Institute:

https://www.davidsongifted.org

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC):

https://exceptionalchildren.org/

Child Mind Institute

https://childmind.org/article/twice-exceptional-kids-both-gifted-and-challenged/

Twice-Exceptional Children's Advocacy (TECA)

https://educationaladvancement.org/grc/twice-exceptional-childrens-advocacy/

Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF)

https://forum.ghflearners.org/

SENG’s mission is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented  individuals to reach their goals:

https://www.sengifted.org

PHP: Parents Helping Parents

https://www.php.com/twice-exceptional-support-info/

Regroup: A non-profit founded in 2021 with a singular focus: to help families share resources 
& best practices to manage teen mental health issues.

https://www.regroupnow.org/about

REEL2e: Organization strives to ensure 2e students thrive by raising parent and educator awareness and understanding of practicalresearch-based strategies to address their needssuccessfully.  

https://www.reel2e.org

Hoagies Gifted Education Page
hoagiesgifted.org

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Abraham, M. (2025). The School Experiences of twice-exceptional Students: A Review of Recent Research. Exceptionality, 1–24. 

https://doi.org/10.1080/09362835.2024.2446214

Austermann, Q., Reis, S. M., & Delgado, J. (2025). Evidence-Based Instructional Practices for Twice-Exceptional Students With Autism. Gifted Child Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1177/00169862241285151

Küry, L., & Fischer, C. (2025). The Self-Perceptions of Twice-Exceptional Children: A Systematic Review. Education Sciences, 15(1), 44. 

https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15010044

Matthews, M. S., & McKinney, J. L. (2025). Navigating With Experience: Twice-Exceptional Educators Guiding and Teaching Twice-Exceptional Students. Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 

https://doi.org/10.1177_01623532241301099

Brown, T., Akkurt, M., & Green, A. (2024). Investigating school counselor–parent relationships, interaction, and involvement. Psychology in the Schools, 61(4), 1724-1740. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.23138

Jolly, J. L. (2024). Special Education Status and Underidentification of Twice-Exceptional Students: Insights from ECLS-K Data. Education Sciences, 14(10), 1048. 

https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14101048

J Koifman. (2024). Twice-Exceptional Students and their Challenges. Journal of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, BioRes Scientia Publishers. 3(1):1-6. 

http://doi.org/10.59657/2993-0227.brs.24.017

Sandoval-Rodríguez, K., & Conejeros-Solar, M. L. (2024). Voices of twice-exceptional students in their first year of higher education. Gifted and Talented International, 39(1), 60–69. 

https://doi.org/10.1080/15332276.2024.2340025

Speirs Neumeister, K. L. (2024). Maximizing the Potential of Twice-Exceptional Learners: Creating a Framework of Stakeholder Supports. Gifted Child Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1177/00169862231193699

Cody, R. A., Boldt, G. T., Canavan, E. J., Gubbins, E. J., Hayden, S. M., Bellara, A. P., & Kearney, K. L. (2022). Teachers' reported beliefs about giftedness among twice-exceptional and culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse populations. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 953059. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.953059

Klingner, R. (2022). Twice-Exceptional Children and Their Challenges in Dealing with Normality. Education Sciences, 12(4), 268. 

https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12040268

Abdulrahaman, M., Faruk, N., Oloyede, A., Surajudeen-Bakinde, N., Olawoyin, L., Mejabi, O., Imam-Fulani, Y., Fahm, A., & Azeez, A. (2020). Multimedia tools in the teaching and learning processes: A systematic review. Heliyon, 6(11), e05312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05312

Dweck, C. S. (2008). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Ballantine Books. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/44330/mindset-by-carol-s-dweck-phd/

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Test Your Stress

https://www.bemindfulonline.com/test-your-stress

Stress Assessment Checklist

https://www.covenantcc.co/sovlib/external_articles/stress_assessment_management_checklist.pdf

Stress Symptom Checklist

https://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/183434.pdf

Burnout Risk Checklist

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lessons-from-a-burnt-out-psychologist/202309/a-burnout-risk-checklist

Burnout Questionnaire

https://extension.purdue.edu/hub/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Burnout-Questionnaire.pdf

Compassion Fatigue Self Test

https://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/compassion-fatigue-self-test.pd

How to Assess Compassion Fatigue

https://www.camh.ca/en/science-and-research/institutes-and-centres/cundill-centre-for-child-and-youth-depression/childhood-trauma-toolkit/compassion-fatigue/how-to-self-assess-compassion-fatigue

Burnout, Compassion Fatigue Assessment

https://www.careinnovations.org/wp-content/uploads/3-Burnout-Compassion-Fatigue-and-Vicariou-Trauma-Assessment.pdf

Compassion Fatigue vs Burnout. What’s the Difference?

https://www.charliehealth.com/post/compassion-fatigue-vs-burnout

7 Mindfulness Exercises for Finding Inner Peace https://meditativemindscounseling.com/mindfulness-exercises-for-inner-peace/#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20Practice%20Breathing%3A%20Focus%20on%20deep,to%20clear%20your%20mental%20clutter.

11 Tips, Tools, & Strategies to Help Recover From Burnout

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/burnout-recovery

Compassion Fatigue- 6 Ways to Cope

https://www.healthline.com/health/cope-with-compassion-fatigue#A-cap-on-empathy

Burnout: An Occupational Phenomenon International Classification of Diseases https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-disease

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Sources of Resilience for Gifted & 2e Children

https://www.sengifted.org/post/sources-of-resilience-for-gifted-2e-children

Success for Gifted and 2e Adults https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/success-gifted-2e-adults/

11 Ways to Celebrate Student Success

https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/11-ways-to-celebrate-student-success-2/

4 Fun Way to Celebrate Success with Children

https://numberworksnwords.com/global/blog/4-fun-ways-to-celebrate-success-with-children/

Avoiding Failure-Building Self Esteem and Resilience in Twice-Exceptional Kids https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/avoiding-failure-building-self-esteem-resilience-twice-exceptional-kids/

To Build Confidence and Competence Take the Time to Explain

https://www.kindercare.com/content-hub/articles/2017/june/to-build-confidence-and-competence-take-time-to-explain

Parenting 2e Children Through Frustration to Success

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/15-year-review-parenting-twice-exceptional-children-through-frustration-to-success/

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The Goldilocks Question…Get it Just Right

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/the-goldilocks-question-how-to-support-your-2e-child-and-get-it-just-right/

Supporting Emotional Wellness at Home

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/supporting-emotional-wellness-at-home-for-gifted-and-2e-students/

10 Ways to Support Your 2e Teen at Home

Lee, Crystal. 10 Ways to Support Your 2e Teen at Home. (2020). Retrieved from  https://laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/10-ways-to-support-your-2e-teen-at-home/

24 At-Home Learning Activities to Share with Parents of Young Children

https://blog.brookespublishing.com/24-at-home-learning-activities-to-share-with-parents-of-young-children/

20 Fun Learning Activities for Kids to Enjoy at Home

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g32627077/learning-activities-for-kids

50 Independent Activities Children Can Do at Home

https://www.waterford.org/blog/independent-activities-for-kids/

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ATToolbox – Assistive Technology Tools for Learning Differences, ADHD, and Executive Function Challenges. Retreived from 

http://www.techpotential.net/attoolbox

The DigCit Curriculum from Common Sense Education offers valuable resources and foster a culture of digital literacy and responsibility.

https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/curriculum

Fun & Engaging Online Activities for Twice-Exceptional Learners

https://www.woodsmalllawgroup.com/blog/fun-and-engaging-online-activities-for-twice-exceptional-learners/

Code Monkey: Programming for Kids

https://www.codemonkey.com/glp-coding-for-kids-abs/?utm_campaign=cm_gs_p_kw_us1_abs&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=540118575573&utm_adgroup=programming_for_kids_bmm&utm_placement=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4v6-BhDuARIsALprm33IugZEaAiPi-58AVYBVjxlubunOoSfHfZhkLAkOa2j6ABr-zva7SEaAtDmEALw_wcB

Girls Who Code

https://girlswhocode.com/programs/code-at-home?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4v6-BhDuARIsALprm30En5ScvxQGYaQcrRsl01_fMed8mwC5pxm0toG-AM69w4zZ02zbQo8aArq3EALw_wcB

Code Wizard HQ

https://www.codewizardshq.com/coding-activities-for-kids/

Text to Speech Technology

https://www.readspeaker.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-text-to-speech-for-education/

Best Speech to Text Software Products for 2025

https://zapier.com/blog/best-text-dictation-software/

Using Mulitmedia in the Classroom

https://infobase.com/blog/using-multimedia-in-the-classroom-to-promote-transfer-of-knowledge-and-application-of-learning/

Promoting Authentic Learning with Multimedia Research Projects

https://www.edutopia.org/article/promoting-authentic-learning-multimedia-research-proj

8 Helpful Apps for Students with Special Needs

https://www.connectionsacademy.com/support/resources/article/apps-for-students-with-special-needs/#:~:text=Another%20great%20free%20app%20for,the%20use%20of%20mind%20maps

The Nature Conservancy

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/youth-engagement/nature-lab/virtual-field-trips/

Free Virtual Field Trips Pre K-8th Grade

reedomhomeschooling.com/virtual-field-trips/

Abdulrahaman, M., Faruk, N., Oloyede, A., Surajudeen-Bakinde, N., Olawoyin, L., Mejabi, O., Imam-Fulani, Y., Fahm, A., & Azeez, A. (2020). Multimedia tools in the teaching and learning processes: A systematic review. Heliyon, 6(11), e05312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05312

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Community Engagement Webinar Series https://headstart.gov/community-engagement/article/community-engagement-webinar-series

Well Trained Mind: Morning Checklist - What Would You Include?

https://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/436226-if-you-were-to-make-your-kids-a-morningevening-checklist-what-would-you-include/

Brooks Publishing Blog: 24 At Home Learning Activities https://blog.brookespublishing.com/24-at-home-learning-activities-to-share-with-parents-of-young-children/

2e Newsletter for 2e Children: Educating the Exceptional

2enews.com

Bright Now Podcast: Parenting Gifted Kids

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bright-now/id1435807749

Children’s Health Council Podcasts

https://podcasts.chconline.org/?_gl=1%2A17l36yd%2A_ga%2ANzAwNTYyNjE4LjE3NDI1ODI1NTE.%2A_ga_8024F8W2WY%2AMTc0MjU4MjU1MS4xLjEuMTc0MjU4MjYwMi45LjAuMA..%2A_ga_SKDEYHZ6YP%2AMTc0MjU4MjYwMy4xLjAuMTc0MjU4MjYwMy42MC4wLjA.

Connecting for Kids Gifted Children (private Facebook group; ask to join)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CFKGifted/

Twice-exceptional/2e Network International (private Facebook group; ask to join) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2E.Network.LA/

Parents of twice-exceptional Children (2E) (private Facebook group; ask to join)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsof2e/

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