Twice-Exceptional Learners
Supporting Twice-Exceptional Learners
Twice-exceptional (2e) learners are gifted children who also have additional learning needs, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia or dysgraphia. Many are neurodivergent, with exceptional strengths alongside areas of challenge, often resulting in an uneven pattern of development and making them one of the most misunderstood groups of learners.
Parents often recognise that something doesn't quite fit. They may notice their child is highly capable yet underachieving at school, or experience boredom, anxiety or school disengagement.
At Flow Education, we understand the unique nature of twice-exceptionality and work collaboratively with families and schools to ensure a learner's strengths are recognised and nurtured alongside appropriate support for areas of challenge.
Gifted & ADHD
Gifted children with ADHD often think creatively and approach problems in innovative ways. At the same time, they may find it difficult to sustain attention, initiate tasks, follow multi-step instructions or consistently demonstrate what they know in the classroom. We help families better understand how giftedness and ADHD can interact, and how they can best support their child at home and at school.
Gifted & Autism
Gifted autistic children often have advanced reasoning, deep interests and exceptional knowledge in areas of passion. They may also experience differences in communication, social interaction or sensory processing that influence how they experience learning and the school environment. We help families better understand this unique combination of strengths and challenges, and what it means for their child's learning, wellbeing and development.
Executive Functioning
Executive functioning skills underpin planning, organisation, emotional regulation and flexible thinking. Challenges in these areas can make it difficult for twice-exceptional learners to manage the demands of school, even when they have exceptional ability. We help families understand how executive functioning impacts learning, and identify practical ways to support their child at home and at school.
