Students who are identified as "twice-exceptional" (2E) are those who are gifted in one or more areas, and have a disability in another area, such as ADHD, autism, or dyslexia. Twice-exceptional children think and process information differently, and like may other gifted children, may be more emotionally and intellectually sensistive than children of average intelligence. Due to uneven development (asynchrony) and/or their learning differences, 2e students struggle with tasks that other children may do easily.Â
Furthermore, these students' disabilities may mask their giftedness and may require different identification methods and program modifications in order to reach their full potential. The National Asociation for Gifted Children has published this position statement regarding twice-exceptional students.