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Homeschooling the Gifted or 2e Child, by Corin Barsily Goodwin and Mika Gustavson, MFT
Many gifted and 2e children do very well in schools throughout the U.S. There are all kinds of programs designed to meet the special needs of the fortunate children who have access to them. When there’s a good fit for the unique educational needs of one’s child, there’s no need to look for further options. However, these programs are not available to all of the families who need them, due to location, district funding, or limited personal resources. So what are parents to do when a good fit is not available? Continued...
A Conversation with Sandy Cook, Specialist in Homeschooling Children with
Learning Challenges, by Linda C. NeumannA turning point for Sandy Cook came when her son was in the fourth grade. It was an upsetting time. Her clearly bright child was not yet reading at a first-grade level. He was suffering from depression and, with each passing year, he was falling further behind in all subjects. Continued...
From Socialization to Social Skills, by Lisa Rivero
Have you considered homeschooling but worry about socialization? Although articles and seminars, and even entire books, have addressed and laid to rest the “But what about socialization?” concern, many parents and others still worry that gifted and twice-exceptional children — many of whom already face unique social challenges — will meet even greater social hurdles if they learn at home. Continued...
Resources for Homeschooling 2e Children
Where to find more information on homeschooling. Continued...
Book Review –Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner, by Linda C. Neumann
You don’t have to be a homeschooler to benefit from this comprehensive book from Kathy Kuhl, educator, speaker, consultant, and former homeschooling mom of a twice-exceptional son. Her book is as much a primer on parenting a child with learning challenges as it is a guide to homeschooling. Continued...
A Profile of Baywood Learning Center, by Linda C. Neumann
From time to time 2e Newsletter profiles schools or programs that may be of interest to 2e families. In this issue we look at the Baywood Learning Center (BLC) in Oakland, California. Continued...
What's happening in the 2e Community See entire article.
Column: Bob Seney on Books
I am always on the lookout for novels that address twice exceptionality (and not just for this column). I also keep my eye on the major award winner lists. So you can imagine my delight when I find titles that meet both criteria! See entire article.
Conference Coverage: 2e Forum in Syndey, by Helen Dudeney
On May 14, 2011, about 140 members of the Australian 2e community attended the first 2e Forum in Sydney, Australia. This Forum was designed and presented by a subcommittee of the New South Wales (NSW) Association for Gifted and Talented Children, including members of the association’s GLD support group. See entire article.
Column: Dear Dr. Sylvia
What to do when your daughter acts like 6... or 25... or sometimes 2. See what Sylvia Rimm has to say. See entire article.