TWICE EXCEPTIONAL & GIFTED STUDENTS

Gifted and twice exceptional students frequently feel the pressure and stress of feeling they are not meeting expectations of their teachers, parents, and peers. These may be very real expectations or even simply things the student has come to believe is expected of them.

These students frequently hear they are not “living up to their potential”, but this creates shame, as many do not possess the skills to truly shine without feeling overwhelmed or pressuring themselves to not make a mistake. This shame limits their confidence in asking for the help they need.

This is not about ability - it is simply about building the skills to manage their very busy brains and capitalize on their incredible talents!

Some of the Common Signs of a Struggling, 2E/Gifted Student:

  • Highly anxious student. Often afraid to make a mistake or works for hours longer than expected on an assignment.

  • Difficulty getting started because over thinks the assignment, subject matter, or expectations.

  • Often completes work, but does not hand it in because “it was not good enough”.

  • Hesitant to ask for help or admit they are struggling

  • May be getting very good grades, but they come at a high emotional cost.

  • Often feel overwhelmed by what they have to accomplish.

  • Get bored easily and struggle to complete work, assignments, and tasks they do not find interesting.

  • Often hesitant to ask for help which may lead to reports of laziness from teachers or avoiding assignments that may be too challenging.

  • Depressed traits stemming from perfectionism beliefs they should be able to work out struggles independently.

How Will Coaching Help Transform the Gifted Student into the Shining Star They Are?

  • Gifted students tend to have nuanced needs. Coaches have training in going beneath the surface to discover the root of struggles.

  • Academic strengths are often directly coupled with executive function deficits and specialized coaching skillfully supports students navigating these challenges.

  • Perfectionism and anxiety are addressed by customizing coaching in way that builds awareness and self-esteem

  • Help to reframe thinking around expectations and create realistic goals for themselves.

  • Identifying key areas of focus for improving engagement and motivation by pinpointing these right areas and pieces. Celebrate success and recognize the wins, even when things aren't perfect.

  • Exploring their motivation in assignment to go beyond what may not initially appear important or interesting mentally.

  • Coach creates a safe space to share and explore emotional regulation and expectation beliefs.

  • Create strategies and systems that utilize natural strengths.

  • More direct approach when needed for students who rely heavily on logic or black and white thinking.

Why is Coaching Academics the Right Choice?

  • Personalized coaching to identify strengths and needed skills as well as the strategies for each student.

  • Customized Executive Functioning Support for time management, organization, and task initiation, which are often areas of difficulty for twice-exceptional learners.

  • Flexible, student-centered coaching sessions that are student-driven, allowing them to take control of their learning while receiving guidance and accountability.

  • Holistic development that focuses on both academic and emotional needs, helping students manage stress, perfectionism, and emotional regulation often associated with twice-exceptional students.

  • Support beyond academics that leads to life skills development, including social interaction, goal setting, and long-term planning.

  • Access to AI-Integrated, school friendly, learning tools for interactive learning, enhancing understanding and engagement for students with different learning styles.

  • Proven track record of success helping numerous neurodiverse students succeed academically, build self-confidence, and achieve personal goals. 96%of students report they are making progress towards their goals within 2 months of starting our program.

  • Coaching does not stop with the session. Coaches are available throughout the week to check on progress and support students in real time.

  • Coach and student review academic portal together in sessions to build action plans and address possible barriers such as anxiety or perfectionism.
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