The term twice exceptional, often abbreviated as 2e, has only recently entered educators’ lexicon and refers to intellectually gifted children who have some form of disability. These children are considered exceptional both because of their intellectual gifts and because of their special needs.
Neurodivergent individuals are often born with a heightened sensitivity to sound. This can sometimes lead to CAPD,or Central Auditory Processing Disorder. The implications of not understanding CAPD is significant - impacting outcomes in education and mental health. I will describe CAPD, the recent history impacting our treatment of it today, and how misunderstanding CAPD in a student being assessed or educated can lead to education and mental health problems.
Since neurodivergent brains are just beginning to be understood, female neurodivergent brains are even less so. I am only about the touch the tip of the iceberg here, but I hope I open up some possibilities for others to explore the topic further.
What I see from behind their eyes is often not rigidity, (although it can appear so from the outside,) but a complex system of learning, understanding, asking further questions, and back to understanding again. The idea of trying to explain the process at any given point in this loop is in and of itself a skillset...
How can we know what a non-neurotypical student needs, especially when our own needs are not always being met? For teachers, parents, and professionals.
Musings on sensitive, highly creative and strong-minded girls.
Differently wired and a mystery? Don't forget the smart part.
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