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All website links included in this book were active at the time of publication. However, because the internet is constantly evolving, some links may be updated, moved, or removed over time.

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Arts Integration Ideas

https://artsintegration.com/topics/approaches/arts-integration/

 

Creating your own art curriculum

https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/creating-your-own-art-curriculum/

 

J. Paul Getty Museum Series: Art and Science

https://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/classroom_resources/curricula/art_science2/

 

J. Paul Getty Museum Series: Poetry and Art 

https://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/classroom_resources/curricula/poetry_and_art/index.html

 

Institute for Art Integration and STEAM: 

STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics

https://artsintegration.com/topics/approaches/steam/

 

PBS  Math + Arts

https://houstonpbs.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/matharts/

 

Louisa Penfold Articles

https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/1154

 

https://louisapenfold.com/welcome-to-art-play-children-learning/

 

https://theeducationhub.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Louisa-Penfold-Presentation-Slides.pdf

 

Using Music & Art: Autism or Other Learning Disabilities 

https://www.handyhandouts.com/pdf/190_UsingMusicandArt.pdf

 

 

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13 Powerful SEL Activities

https://www.edutopia.org/article/13-powerful-sel-activities-emelina-minero/

 

American School Counselor Association. (2012). The school counselor and equity for all students. ASCA position statements. 

https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Positions/Position-Statements/ASCA-Position-Statements/The-School-Counselor-and-Equity-for-All-Students

 

Brain Balance Program for Kids

https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/meeting-emotional-needs-exceptional-child

 

Children’s Health Council: Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of 2e Students

https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/supporting-the-social-emotional-needs-of-2e-students-downloadable/

 

Cross-Age Peer Mentoring: Why You Need It In Your Classroom

https://ozobot.com/cross-age-peer-mentoring-need-classroom/

 

Developing Life Skills for Twice-Exceptional Students

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/developing-life-skills-for-twice-exceptional-students/

 

Feeling Wheel Download

 https://www.mypeoplepatterns.com/blog/feelings_wheel

 

List of Emotions: 135 Words that Express Feelings

https://www.centervention.com/list-of-emotions-135-words-that-express-feelings/

 

Supporting Emotional Wellness at Home

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/supporting-emotional-wellness-at-home-for-gifted-and-2e-students/

 

Understanding Emotional and Social Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students

 https://lydianacademy.com/understanding-emotional-and-social-needs-of-twice-exceptional-students/

 

When Gifted Kids Burn Out: How to Support Twice-Exceptional Students

https://www.additudemag.com/gifted-kid-burnout-twice-exceptional-students/?srsltid=AfmBOopPBzKH8CtY-mQaU2YNYiogZl0xh2BdEnZ-iZVp0cULPeNhZYLH

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48 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children

https://oedb.org

 

Asynchronous Development

https://www.sengifted.org/post/asynchronous-development

 

Gifted and Learning Disabled 

ldonline.org

 

Intro to 2e - Fact Sheet & Checklist

https://www.reel2e.org/post/intro-to-2e-one-pager

 

Tips for Parents

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/tips-for-parents-meeting-the-needs-of-twice-exceptional-children/

 

Twice-Exceptional (2e)  Being Gifted And Neurodiverse

https://www.regroupnow.org/the-double-edged-sword-of-being-twice-exceptional/

 

Twice-Exceptional Definition Characteristics and Identification

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/twice-exceptional-definition-characteristics-identification/

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12 Ways to Resolve Parent School Disputes

https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.disputes.popup.htm

 

Brown, T., Akkurt, M., & Green, A. (2024). Investigating school counselor–parent relationships, interaction, and involvement. Psychology in the Schools, 61(4), 1724-1740. 

https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.23138

 

Difference Between IEPs and 504 Plans

https://exceptionallives.org/blog/difference-between-iep-and-504-plan/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhYS_BhD2ARIsAJTMMQb9UWJ01wB0tWuJifVp-0hhhAt6eP3dM-goYqFx8KyAGp6ugcMeS7gaAiW6EALw_wcB

 

Finding the Appropriate Environment for Gifted and 2e Children

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/finding-the-appropriate-educational-environment-for-gifted-and-twice-exceptional-children/

 

How to Get Your Child Tested

https://www.davidsongifted.org/prospective-families/gifted-testing-and-assessment/how-to-get-your-child-tested/

 

How to Explain Testing to Your Gifted Child

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/how-to-explain-iq-testing-to-your-gifted-child/

 

How to Keep Your Sanity When Advocating for Your 2e Child

reel2e.org/post/the-down-low-on-school-accommodations-or-how-to-keep-your-sanity-when-advocating-for-your-2e-child

 

IEPs

https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.index.htm

 

IEP Checklist

https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.individ.chklist.htm

 

Inventory Of Tests

hoagiesgifted.org

 

Special Considerations in Gifted Identification and Assessment

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/special-considerations-in-gifted-identification-and-assessment/

 

Top IEP and 504 Tips for 2e Students

https://youngscholarsacademy.org/blog/ieps-for-2e-students

 

Who is Required to Attend IEP Meetings

https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org/serr-manual/chapter-4-information-on-iep-process/4-9-who-is-required-to-attend-the-iep-team-meeting-and-what-are-the-members-supposed-to-contribute-to-the-meeting/#:~:text=One%20or%20both%20of%20the,)%20&%20(e).%5D

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9 Ways to Improve Parent Teacher Communication

https://www.waldenu.edu/online-bachelors-programs/bs-in-elementary-education/resource/nine-ways-to-improve-parent-teacher-communication

 

Common Misconceptions about Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/twice-exceptional-2elearners/common

 

Teacher Parent Communication Strategies 

https://www.edutopia.org/article/teacher-parent-communication-strategies-start-year-right/

 

Understood: A nonprofit providing resources and support so people who learn and think differently can thrive

https://www.understood.org/en/mission

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Child Mind Institute

https://childmind.org/article/twice-exceptional-kids-both-gifted-and-challenged/

 

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC):

https://exceptionalchildren.org/

 

Davidson Institute:

https://www.davidsongifted.org

 

Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF)

https://forum.ghflearners.org/

 

Hoagies Gifted Education Page
hoagiesgifted.org

 

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC):

https://nagc.org/

 

PHP: Parents Helping Parents

https://www.php.com/twice-exceptional-support-info/

 

REEL2e: Organization strives to ensure 2e students thrive by raising parent and educator awareness and understanding of practical research-based strategies to address their needs successfully.  

https://www.reel2e.org

 

Regroup: A non-profit founded in 2021 with a singular focus: to help families share resources 
& best practices to manage teen mental health issues.

https://www.regroupnow.org/about

 

SENG’s mission is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented  individuals to reach their goals:

https://www.sengifted.org

 

Twice-Exceptional Children's Advocacy (TECA)

https://educationaladvancement.org/grc/twice-exceptional-childrens-advocacy/

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Abraham, M. (2025). The School Experiences of twice-exceptional Students: A Review of Recent Research. Exceptionality, 1–24. 

https://doi.org/10.1080/09362835.2024.2446214

 

Austermann, Q., Reis, S. M., & Delgado, J. (2025). Evidence-Based Instructional Practices for Twice-Exceptional Students With Autism. Gifted Child Quarterly. 

https://doi.org/10.1177/00169862241285151

 

Küry, L., & Fischer, C. (2025). The Self-Perceptions of Twice-Exceptional Children: A Systematic Review. Education Sciences, 15(1), 44. 

https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15010044

 

Matthews, M. S., & McKinney, J. L. (2025). Navigating With Experience: Twice-Exceptional Educators Guiding and Teaching Twice-Exceptional Students. Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/01623532241301099

 

Brown, T., Akkurt, M., & Green, A. (2024). Investigating school counselor–parent relationships, interaction, and involvement. Psychology in the Schools, 61(4), 1724-1740. 

https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.23138

 

Jolly, J. L. (2024). Special Education Status and Underidentification of Twice-Exceptional Students: Insights from ECLS-K Data. Education Sciences, 14(10), 1048. 

https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14101048

 

J Koifman. (2024). Twice-Exceptional Students and their Challenges. Journal of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, BioRes Scientia Publishers. 3(1):1-6. 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377443727_Twice-Exceptional_Students_and_their_Challenges

 

Sandoval-Rodríguez, K., & Conejeros-Solar, M. L. (2024). Voices of twice-exceptional students in their first year of higher education. Gifted and Talented International, 39(1), 60–69. 

https://doi.org/10.1080/15332276.2024.2340025

 

Speirs Neumeister, K. L. (2024). Maximizing the Potential of Twice-Exceptional Learners: Creating a Framework of Stakeholder Supports. Gifted Child Quarterly. 

https://doi.org/10.1177/00169862231193699

 

Cody, R. A., Boldt, G. T., Canavan, E. J., Gubbins, E. J., Hayden, S. M., Bellara, A. P., & Kearney, K. L. (2022). Teachers' reported beliefs about giftedness among twice-exceptional and culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse populations. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 953059. 

https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.953059

 

Klingner, R. (2022). Twice-Exceptional Children and Their Challenges in Dealing with Normality. Education Sciences, 12(4), 268. 

https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12040268

 

Abdulrahaman, M., Faruk, N., Oloyede, A., Surajudeen-Bakinde, N., Olawoyin, L., Mejabi, O., Imam-Fulani, Y., Fahm, A., & Azeez, A. (2020). Multimedia tools in the teaching and learning processes: A systematic review. Heliyon, 6(11), e05312. 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05312

 

Dweck, C. S. (2008). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Ballantine Books. 

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/44330/mindset-by-carol-s-dweck-phd/

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Bringing Multisensory Teaching Home

https://parentpowered.com/blog/science-of-reading/multisensory-teaching/#:~:text=Multisensory%20teaching%20refers%20to%20methods,child%20build%20their%20letter%20knowledge.

 

20 Differentiated Instruction Strategies

https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-examples-download/

 

Exploratorium: A Public Learning Laboratory

https://www.exploratorium.edu/tinkering/blog

 

Project-Based Learning 

https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/project-based-learning/

 

Strengths-based Approach for Children who are 2e

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/a-strengths-based-approach-for-children-who-are-twice-exceptional/

 

Strengths-based Learning Strategies for Special Needs Students

https://sitesed.cde.state.co.us/mod/book/view.php?id=12218&chapterid=10401

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7 Mindfulness Exercises for Finding Inner Peace 

https://meditativemindscounseling.com/mindfulness-exercises-for-inner-peace/#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20Practice%20Breathing%3A%20Focus%20on%20deep,to%20clear%20your%20mental%20clutter.

 

11 Tips, Tools, & Strategies to Help Recover From Burnout

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/burnout-recovery

 

Burnout: An Occupational Phenomenon International Classification of Diseases 

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases

 

Burnout, Compassion Fatigue Assessment

https://www.careinnovations.org/wp-content/uploads/3-Burnout-Compassion-Fatigue-and-Vicariou-Trauma-Assessment.pdf

 

Burnout Risk Checklist

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lessons-from-a-burnt-out-psychologist/202309/a-burnout-risk-checklist

 

Burnout Questionnaire

https://extension.purdue.edu/hub/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Burnout-Questionnaire.pdf

 

Compassion Fatigue- 6 Ways to Cope

https://www.healthline.com/health/cope-with-compassion-fatigue#A-cap-on-empathy

 

Compassion Fatigue Self Test

https://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/compassion-fatigue-self-test.pd

 

Compassion Fatigue vs Burnout. What’s the Difference?

https://www.charliehealth.com/post/compassion-fatigue-vs-burnout

 

How to Assess Compassion Fatigue

https://www.camh.ca/en/science-and-research/institutes-and-centres/cundill-centre-for-child-and-youth-depression/childhood-trauma-toolkit/compassion-fatigue/how-to-self-assess-compassion-fatigue

 

Stress Assessment Checklist

https://www.covenantcc.co/sovlib/external_articles/stress_assessment_management_checklist.pdf

 

Stress Symptom Checklist

https://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/183434.pdf

 

Test Your Stress

https://www.bemindfulonline.com/test-your-stress

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9 Ways to Celebrate Student Success

https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/11-ways-to-celebrate-student-success-2/

 

4 Fun Ways to Celebrate Success with Children

https://numberworksnwords.com/global/blog/4-fun-ways-to-celebrate-success-with-children/

 

Avoiding Failure-Building Self Esteem and Resilience in Twice-Exceptional Kids 

https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/avoiding-failure-building-self-esteem-resilience-twice-exceptional-kids/

 

To Build Confidence and Competence Take the Time to Explain

https://www.kindercare.com/content-hub/articles/2017/june/to-build-confidence-and-competence-take-time-to-explain

 

Parenting 2e Children Through Frustration to Success

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/15-year-review-parenting-twice-exceptional-children-through-frustration-to-success/

 

Sources of Resilience for Gifted & 2e Children

https://www.sengifted.org/post/sources-of-resilience-for-gifted-2e-children

 

Success for Gifted and 2e Adults 

https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/success-gifted-2e-adults/

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10 Ways to Support Your 2e Teen at Home

Lee, Crystal. 10 Ways to Support Your 2e Teen at Home. (2020). 

  https://laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/10-ways-to-support-your-2e-teen-at-home/

 

24 At-Home Learning Activities to Share with Parents of Young Children

https://blog.brookespublishing.com/24-at-home-learning-activities-to-share-with-parents-of-young-children/

 

20 Fun Learning Activities for Kids to Enjoy at Home

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g32627077/learning-activities-for-kids

 

50 Independent Activities Children Can Do at Home

https://www.waterford.org/blog/independent-activities-for-kids/

 

The Goldilocks Question…Get it Just Right

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/the-goldilocks-question-how-to-support-your-2e-child-and-get-it-just-right/

 

Supporting Emotional Wellness at Home

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/supporting-emotional-wellness-at-home-for-gifted-and-2e-students/

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8 Helpful Apps for Students with Special Needs

https://www.connectionsacademy.com/support/resources/article/apps-for-students-with-special-needs/#:~:text=Another%20great%20free%20app%20for,the%20use%20of%20mind%20maps

 

Abdulrahaman, M., Faruk, N., Oloyede, A., Surajudeen-Bakinde, N., Olawoyin, L., Mejabi, O., Imam-Fulani, Y., Fahm, A., & Azeez, A. (2020). Multimedia tools in the teaching and learning processes: A systematic review. Heliyon, 6(11), e05312. 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05312

 

AT Toolbox – Assistive Technology Tools for Learning Differences, ADHD, and Executive Function Challenges. Retrieved from 

http://www.techpotential.net/attoolbox

 

Best Speech to Text Software Products for 2025

https://zapier.com/blog/best-text-dictation-software/

 

Code.org

https://code.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=grant-search&utm_campaign=code.org-mktg&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8IfABhBXEiwAxRHlsOcwwqh1SWFKIz9t1HYEkYFe-jcpO-rO9oHnJcroXTVpXIRZJ45RUxoCgA4QAvD_BwE

 

Code Monkey: Programming for Kids

https://www.codemonkey.com/glp-coding-for-kids-abs/?utm_campaign=cm_gs_p_kw_us1_abs&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=540118575573&utm_adgroup=programming_for_kids_bmm&utm_placement=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4v6-BhDuARIsALprm33IugZEaAiPi-58AVYBVjxlubunOoSfHfZhkLAkOa2j6ABr-zva7SEaAtDmEALw_wcB

 

Code Wizard HQ

https://www.codewizardshq.com/coding-activities-for-kids/

 

Common Sense Education

https://www.commonsense.org/education?utm_source=google&utm_medium=adgrant&utm_campaign=brand&campaignid=21383101157&adgroupid=166328656249&adid=702858246890&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8IfABhBXEiwAxRHlsBneJlBjilZkLS2IlBvWp0oEApUoXJZKqGC7fX6cWA57vOho33ebQRoCF60QAvD_BwE

 

The DigCit Curriculum from Common Sense Education offers valuable resources and fosters a culture of digital literacy and responsibility.

https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/curriculum

 

The Education Coalition

https://www.tecweb.org/

 

Free Virtual Field Trips Pre K-8th Grade

freedomhomeschooling.com/virtual-field-trips/

 

Fun & Engaging Online Activities for Twice-Exceptional Learners

https://www.woodsmalllawgroup.com/blog/fun-and-engaging-online-activities-for-twice-exceptional-learners/

 

Girls Who Code

https://girlswhocode.com/programs/code-at-home?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4v6-BhDuARIsALprm30En5ScvxQGYaQcrRsl01_fMed8mwC5pxm0toG-AM69w4zZ02zbQo8aArq3EALw_wcB

 

International Society for Technology in Education

https://iste.org/steam-education

 

The National Science Foundation

https://www.nsf.gov/funding/getting-started

 

The Nature Conservancy

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/youth-engagement/nature-lab/virtual-field-trips/

 

Promoting Authentic Learning with Multimedia Research Projects

https://www.edutopia.org/article/promoting-authentic-learning-multimedia-research-proj

 

Text to Speech Technology

https://www.readspeaker.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-text-to-speech-for-education/

 

U.S. General Services Administration,

https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/16-00099_Computers_for_Learning_Guide_508Final.pdf

 

Using Multimedia in the Classroom

https://infobase.com/blog/using-multimedia-in-the-classroom-to-promote-transfer-of-knowledge-and-application-of-learning/

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2e Newsletter for 2e Children: Educating the Exceptional

2enews.com

 

Bright Now Podcast: Parenting Gifted Kids

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bright-now/id1435807749

 

Brookes Publishing Blog: 24 At Home Learning Activities 

https://blog.brookespublishing.com/24-at-home-learning-activities-to-share-with-parents-of-young-children/

 

Children’s Health Council Podcasts

https://podcasts.chconline.org/?_gl=1%2A17l36yd%2A_ga%2ANzAwNTYyNjE4LjE3NDI1ODI1NTE.%2A_ga_8024F8W2WY%2AMTc0MjU4MjU1MS4xLjEuMTc0MjU4MjYwMi45LjAuMA..%2A_ga_SKDEYHZ6YP%2AMTc0MjU4MjYwMy4xLjAuMTc0MjU4MjYwMy42MC4wLjA.

 

Community Engagement Webinar Series

 https://headstart.gov/community-engagement/article/community-engagement-webinar-series

 

Connecting for Kids Gifted Children (private Facebook group; ask to join)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CFKGifted/

 

Parents of twice-exceptional Children (private Facebook group; ask to join)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsof2e/

 

Twice-Exceptional/2e Network International (private Facebook group; ask to join) 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2E.Network.LA/

 

Well Trained Mind: Morning Checklist - What Would You Include?

https://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/436226-if-you-were-to-make-your-kids-a-morningevening-checklist-what-would-you-include/

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