Twice-Exceptional (2e) Defined

A twice-exceptional individual is one who possesses an outstanding gift or talent in intellectual abilities, academics, music, or the arts and are capable of high performance, but who has a condition or disability (e.g., ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger’s Syndrome) that weakens his/her performance in another area or areas. Twice-exceptional individuals often have unique academic, emotional, and behavioral needs. A comprehensive psychological assessment can help to determine these students’ strengths and weaknesses and identify recommendations that help them capitalize on their strengths and overcome their challenges.

Twice-Exceptional (2e) Assessments

Students In addition to the above measures used in evaluations for giftedness, ApaCenter assessments for identifying twice-exceptional students also include:

• Clinical interviews
• Standardized tests of visual and auditory attention
• A more in-depth look at achievement in areas of suspected difficulty (e.g., reading fluency in expected cases of hidden dyslexia)
• Standardized tests of memory and learning when needed
• Behavior checklists completed by parents, teachers, and student
• Psychological/projective measures as warranted