Anyone with a twice exceptional child?

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My son falls under the category of Twice Exceptional. He is exceptionally bright and learning disabled at the same time. It can be very frustrating finding the right fit for a kid who truly doesn't fit anywhere in an academic sense. We have pulled out of his private learning disabilities school for the time being because he was so far ahead in some ways, but needing much more one on one to help with the LD issues. I'm blogging about it right now http://www.homeschoolfieldlog.blogspot.com

Anyone with resources or ideas about homeschooling a kid with LD with giftedness would be greatly appreciated!!!

Tags: disabled, exceptional, gifted, learning, twice

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Permalink Reply by Beeba on April 20, 2009 at 9:57am: Hi, I visited your Blog and I must say you are doing an amazing job with your children. You are exposing them to so many adventures. I like your use of journals with the children. Having taught Kdg. for many years, too many to count, I am a staunch supporter of journals and hands on curriculum. Keep up the good work.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Beeba on April 20, 2009 at 9:58am: PS: I am returning the follow on Twitter (DigitalDiva107); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bay Area Baby Blog on April 29, 2009 at 2:54am: Thanks Beeba! That's really sweet of you to say...I must say it's a challenge!!! I have so much more appreciation for teachers, lol. Yea, the journals help in many ways (it's tactile, visual, reinforcement). That and my son thinks it's fun!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by The Mother on May 17, 2009 at 8:14pm: I have two boys who are brilliant and dysgraphic, one of whom is also dyslexic. I would love to tell you that there is a silver lining, but it has been an uphill struggle with the school system from the beginning. I have homeschooled for a number of years, because of this problem.

My oldest is just finishing high school and had no trouble getting into college (despite a B- average, he had a fine SAT) and will be studying computer science.

My younger is 13, and just qualified for the Duke Talent Identification Program.

I do recommend that you look into Dr. Linda Silverman's work on dual exceptionality children. She has been working with kids like this for years at her Gifted Development Institute in Denver. Schools listen when she talks, so maybe she can help you if you are having trouble. Otherwise, drop me an email and I will help as much as I can.; ▶ Reply to This