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A Mother’s Retreat

A Mother’s Retreat is a seven week parenting support group that focuses on mothers of children with high emotional needs. Emotionally intense children experience the world differently than those around them. Mothering a child with high emotional needs, takes a great deal of understanding and energy, and at the same time can also feel isolating and overwhelming. This therapeutic support group fosters community amongst mothers who understand the challenges of raising exceptional children, and gives tools to help mothers stay engaged and equipped for their journey.

A Mother’s Retreat
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, K-5, and Pre-K
Resource Types: Social/Emotional Development, Therapists and Professionals, and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: California

ACCESS Academy

ACCESS Academy is an alternative, accelerated program for highly gifted students in 1st through 8th grade, located in Portland, Oregon. A vibrant, supportive community of 350 gifted learners, ACCESS Academy provides curriculum acceleration and enrichment options, including a flexible program design to meet students’ needs based on ability level rather than chronological age or grade.

ACCESS Academy
Resource Categories: Schools and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8 and K-5
School Types: Gifted and Public
Resource Types: Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Oregon

Anne van Roden, MS, LMFT

Seattle Relationship Therapy offers Twice-Exceptional Parent Support Groups, Gifted Parent Workshops, and personalized therapy for individuals and families. Anne is a certified SENG (supporting emotional needs of the gifted) model parent support group facilitator and can also offer online therapy appointments to non-local families in need.

Anne van Roden, MS, LMFT
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Social/Emotional Development, Therapists and Professionals, and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Online and Washington

Arete Academy

Arete Academy of Exceptional Education is committed to partnering with students, parents and the community to provide a nurturing environment for gifted students who learn differently. At Arete, each student’s unique gifts are recognized and celebrated, and their learning differences are accepted and supported. Students experience a sense of belonging and build self-esteem through programming focused on strength-based learning, flexibility, educational technology and a commitment to embracing the whole child. Arete Academy strives to meet each student’s academic, social and emotional needs, encouraging them to reach their full potential and apply their gifts to make lasting contributions to their community.

Arete Academy
Resource Categories: Schools and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
School Types: Private and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Minnesota

ASPEN Asperger/Autism Spectrum Education Network

ASPEN provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with education about issues surrounding the disorders; support in knowing that families are not alone, and in helping individuals with ASD’s and NLD achieve their maximum potential; advocacy in areas of appropriate educational programs, medical research funding, adult issues and increased public awareness and understanding.

ASPEN Asperger/Autism Spectrum Education Network
Resource Categories: Advocacy, Articles and Media, and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Advocacy, Articles & Media, Gifted Organizations, and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Online

Aspiring Youth

Aspiring Youth provides innovative social skills groups, summer camps, tutoring, and other services for students ages 8 and up. Some of their students are shy, some are quirky and some are twice exceptional. Many have a diagnosis of Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities or other similar traits. By creating trust, connection and an engaging community, they help their students as they navigate the social world.

Aspiring Youth
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
Resource Types: Social/Emotional Development, Therapists and Professionals, and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Washington

Athena’s Advanced Academy

Athena’s Advanced Academy creates an inspiring learning environment with dynamic, interactive online courses with live weekly webinars for gifted and talented students, including 2e. Dedicated, passionate educators support and encourage Athena’s students to develop their talents and grow into confident, proficient lifelong learners.

Athena’s Advanced Academy
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Online

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. They do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

Autism Speaks
Resource Categories: Advocacy and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Advocacy and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: National

Autistic and Gifted; Supporting the Twice-Exceptional Child

Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker’s article gives anecdotes of unique challenges and practical applications of how to support twice-exceptional children. Her tips are aimed to help the twice-exceptional population avoid feeling isolated and misunderstood.

Autistic and Gifted; Supporting the Twice-Exceptional Child
Resource Categories: Articles and Media and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Articles & Media and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Online

Belin-Blank Center

The mission of the Belin-Blank Center is to empower and serve the international gifted community through exemplary leadership in programs, research, and advocacy. Through several initiatives including: The Acceleration Institute, The Belin-Blank Center identifies gifted, talented, and artistic learners; provides assessment, counseling, and consultation services; increases awareness and use of acceleration; and facilitates the professional development of educators and administrators.

Belin-Blank Center
Resource Categories: Advocacy, Gifted Programs and Services, and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, K-5, and Pre-K
Resource Types: Advocacy, Assessment & Testing, Educational Opportunities, Gifted Organizations, Social/Emotional Development, Therapists and Professionals, and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Iowa and National

Beljan Psychological Services

Beljan Psychological Services specializes in pediatric neuropsychology.  They provide an array of diagnostic and treatment services including assessment, consultation, psychotherapy, neurocognitive therapy, reading intervention, and forensic evaluation. Associates are trained in an array of specialties, including learning disabilities, executive function disorders, depression, anxiety, gifted identification, and family counseling. Dr. Paul Beljan is an expert in evaluating and understanding gifted children and their common misdiagnoses, as well as authored and co-authored several books and publications about giftedness and misdiagnosis.

Beljan Psychological Services
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, K-5, and Pre-K
Resource Types: Assessment & Testing, Social/Emotional Development, Therapists and Professionals, and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Arizona

Beth Levy, Ph.D.

In addition to her practice in Santa Monica, Dr. Beth is a consultant and evaluator for the Mirman School for Gifted Children, Head Start Preschools, the Pasadena School District Preschool Team, and more. She offers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning related to giftedness, kindergarten readiness, learning disorders, and austistic spectrum disorders. She also helps develop IEPs, consult on school placement, and review previous assessments.

Beth Levy, Ph.D.
Resource Categories: Advocacy, Gifted Programs and Services, and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Advocacy, Therapists and Professionals, and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: California

Boost: 12 Effective Ways to Lift Up Our Twice-Exceptional Children

This book is authored by Kelly Hirt, a public school teacher with 25 years experience who understands the frustration felt by many teachers and parents. After realizing that her own son was one of these unique learners, Hirt developed strategies that any teacher or parent can readily implement. She outlines 12 strategies to design a supportive, safe, and encouraging learning environment for twice-exceptional students.

Boost: 12 Effective Ways to Lift Up Our Twice-Exceptional Children
Resource Categories: Articles and Media and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Articles & Media and Twice-Exceptional

Bridges Academy

Bridges Academy is dedicated to understanding and educating gifted and highly gifted students with learning differences (twice-exceptional or 2e students) and fostering a successful academic and social experience for students and for the broader community through work of two divisions: Bridges Academy and The Center for Twice-Exceptional Research and Professional Development (The 2e Center). Located in Studio City, CA, the Academy serves students 4th through 7th grade (The Phoenix Program) and 7th through 12th grade (The Da Vinci Program).

Bridges Academy
Resource Categories: Schools and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
School Types: Gifted, Private, and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Twice-Exceptional
Locations: California

Brightmont Academy

Brightmont Academy offers full-time private school, individual courses, and tutoring. At the center of Brightmont’s personalized learning approach is one-to-one instruction: one highly qualified teacher working with one student throughout every learning session. To foster continual progress, each teaching moment is optimized to accommodate a student’s needs. Brightmont Academy’s approach has been successful for a variety of students, including homeschool, gifted, and 2e students.

Brightmont Academy
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services, Schools, and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
School Types: Gifted, Homeschool, Private, and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington

Brocks Academy

Brock’s Academy is a fully accredited private school offering premium one-on-one tutoring and private school options as well as classes. Since its doors opened in 2005, Brock’s Academy has worked with students and their families to define learning goals and uncover learning passions. They provide the most flexible alternative educational services available by tailoring curriculum, instructional methods, class schedules, and even teaching locations to ensure students receive the best educational outcome. They specialize in teaching students challenged by learning issues including autism disorders, dyslexia, dysgraphia, anxiety and depression disorders, and twice-gifted students.

Brocks Academy
Resource Categories: Schools and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
School Types: Private
Resource Types: Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Washington