{"id":35066,"date":"2023-08-21T12:25:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T16:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/neurodiversity\/double-exceptionnalite\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T14:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T19:55:20","slug":"twice-exceptionality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/neurodiversity\/twice-exceptionality\/","title":{"rendered":"Twice exceptional"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;TWICE EXCEPTIONAL&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2333cccc&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17943&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653252293812{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34762&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692408867513{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655506670009{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: % !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692636809949{margin-top: 5% !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-bottom: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 7% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187323415 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187323415 BCX0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Twice exceptionality<\/span><\/strong>, refers to the <strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">coexistence of exceptional abilities <\/span><\/strong>(high potential) and<strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"> specific\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">difficulties<\/span><\/strong> or <strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">disorders <\/span><\/strong> in an individual.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qa5v1a2H-xs\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" class=\"dt-sc-button vc_custom_1695936100099  medium   rounded-corner  white\" style=\"background-color:#33cccc;border-color:#33cccc;color:#ffffff;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> VID\u00c9O <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidsongifted.org\/gifted-blog\/twice-exceptional-definition-characteristics-identification\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" class=\"dt-sc-button vc_custom_1695936108646  medium   rounded-corner  white\" style=\"background-color:#33cccc;border-color:#33cccc;color:#ffffff;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> LEARN MORE <\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a29c9dd0d6d0\" data-id=\"6a29c9dd0d6d0\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;COMBINATIONS&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2333cccc&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692636988530{padding-top: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17943&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692637313281{padding-right: 30% !important;}&#8221;]These are <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">unique<\/span><\/strong><\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">combinations<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0where a person has both <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><strong>exceptional<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><strong>talents<\/strong><\/span><\/span>, creativity or abilities in some areas, and special <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">challenges <\/span><\/strong><\/span> or needs in others.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a person with dual exceptionality could be gifted with superior intelligence in areas such as mathematics, science, art or music, while simultaneously having difficulties related to disorders such as autism, attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, and so on.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692631020626{margin-top: 5% !important;padding-top: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-animation  ult-animate-viewport  ult-no-mobile \" data-animate=\"bounce\" data-animation-delay=\"0.5\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" data-animation-iteration=\"1\" style=\"opacity:0;\" data-opacity_start_effect=\"\">[vc_single_image image=&#8221;48824&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769975706629{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/edyka.org\/ressource\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" class=\"dt-sc-button   medium   rounded-corner  white\" style=\"background-color:#33cccc;border-color:#33cccc;color:#ffffff;\"> RESOURCES <\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a29c9dd0d8cd\" data-id=\"6a29c9dd0d8cd\" data-height=\"50\" data-height-mobile=\"50\" data-height-tab=\"50\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653252293812{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35030&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692630352668{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655506670009{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: % !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692638262371{margin-right: 5% !important;margin-bottom: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 2% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;]Twice exceptionality can make <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">identifying<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>and <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #33cccc;\">addressing<\/span>\u00a0the needs <\/span><\/strong><\/span> of these individuals <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">more complex<\/span><\/strong><\/span>. Exceptional talents can\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #33cccc;\">mask\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0or compensate<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0for difficulties, while difficulties can hinder the full expression of the person&#8217;s potential.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing twice exceptionality is essential to providing <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">appropriate support<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span> People with dual exceptionality can benefit from adapted educational programs and services that take into account both <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">their <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">strengths<\/span><\/strong><\/span> and <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">their challenges<\/span><\/strong><\/span>. An <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">individualized approach<\/span><\/strong><\/span>, taking into account the specific needs of each child, is often recommended to optimize their development and fulfillment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691437068906{margin-top: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;AT SCHOOL&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2333cccc&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17943&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692630852537{margin-top: 2% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692631116745{margin-right: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695936129251{margin-right: 15% !important;margin-bottom: 5% !important;margin-left: 15% !important;padding-top: 17% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&#8216;I often feel like I am\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">peculiar <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span> in class.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I have a high intellectual capacity and I quickly understand the concepts taught. However, <span class=\"TextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><i>I get bored\u00a0<\/i><span style=\"caret-color: #33cccc;\"><i>easily<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span> if the level of complexity is not adapted to my needs. I need extra challenges to stay motivated.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>On the other hand, I also have <span class=\"TextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">difficulties<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span> in certain areas. For example, I may find it difficult to organize and manage my time effectively. This can lead to delays in handing in homework.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Sometimes I&#8217;m so absorbed by my specific interests that I may have difficulty adapting to changes or interacting socially with my classmates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>I&#8217;m a <span class=\"TextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\"><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><strong>bright yet complex<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span> student, and I need the <span class=\"TextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">right<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137733288 BCX0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">support<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0to thrive at school.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692630941999{margin-left: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35025&#8243; img_size=&#8221;Full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692630957180{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;MY CHALLENGES&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2333cccc&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692637011584{margin-top: 3% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692637358582{margin-top: 5% !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;border-bottom-width: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The challenges vary depending on the associated disorders, and each twice exceptional child is different.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See other profiles for more information.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/for-school\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" class=\"dt-sc-button vc_custom_1695936152497  medium   rounded-corner  \" style=\"background-color:#33cccc;border-color:#33cccc;color:#ffffff;\"> Click here for more practical information <\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;TWICE EXCEPTIONAL&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2333cccc&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17943&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653252293812{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34762&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692408867513{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655506670009{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: % !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1692636809949{margin-top: 5% !important;margin-right: 5% !important;margin-bottom: 5% !important;margin-left: 5% !important;padding-top: 7% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;] Twice exceptionality, refers to the coexistence of exceptional abilities (high potential) and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":214465249,"featured_media":0,"parent":18480,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-35066","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35066","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/214465249"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35066"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35066\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48875,"href":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35066\/revisions\/48875"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}