Parenting a child who falls into the category of twice exceptionality, denoting exceptional intellectual abilities alongside managing conditions like ADHD, comes with a distinct and complex array of challenges that emerge even early on in a child’s development. And so, early educational experiences can become testing grounds for both the child and the parent.

However, there are therapeutic interventions, including social skills groups and academic support, that may be pursued even at an early age. To enlighten you more about this topic, our discussion with Karen is centered around understanding and navigating the challenges of having a twice exceptional child.