Gifted and Talented Report
Is Your Daughter Twice Exceptional?
“Twice exceptional” is a term used to describe students who are academically gifted with another diagnosis. The second diagnosis may prevent their ability and as such underachievement may occur.
The second diagnosis could be ADHD, ASD, vision/ hearing impairment, dyslexia, dysgrafia plus a whole range of other disorders or challenges.
Recognising our twice exceptional students is essential and providing support in their learning and assessments is critical if these students are to succeed at school.
Twice exceptionality requires specialised identification from health professionals such as psychologists and paediatricians. These health professionals then work with us to guide teachers on how to best support the student and provide an understanding of how their brain works.
I highly recommend you read the following article and, if you have a child who has ADHD, then subscribe to this site and enrol for the excellent Zoom sessions for parents to assist with supporting your child.
If you require information please contact me. We can advise you on the steps in assessing different disorders.
Resource:
https://www.additudemag.com/twice-exceptional-adhd-signs/
Maths Mentoring Breakfast
A reminder to students in Yr 9 Accelerated Maths and Yr 10 Advanced Maths, the mentoring breakfast is on MONDAY 8:15-9:15am upstairs in the staffroom.
Mrs Colreavy’s Conundrum
Email: rachael.colreavy@syd.catholic.edu.au with your answer and win a prize!
