A 2E (Twice Exceptional) Journey

[...] % of' or 'all of the children tested'. I think some 2E kids blew the curve in the research. For this year, Nathan has been given a reprieve. He has a teacher [...]

[...] our hearts to join us there." Nice job, Dad! And seriously, you wonder why we parents of 2E kids look frazzled all the time. We ask our kids about skating and instead of being focused on balance, [...]

[...] the extra money to get the real Koosh Ball. I can't explain it to you, but even I know why our 2E kids love these balls so much. It's as addictive as a Slinky (another great 2E toy). The feel is great [...]

[...] not. It's that not fitting in thing again. Here's a blog for special needs and those of us with 2E kids know full well their special needs---but do I really belong on the blog roll next to kids with [...]

[...] action to support it, visit http://www.vote4autism.org/. Connect with your neighborhood. The Autism Society and inflatable playground franchise Pump It Up are bouncing again with “Bounce for [...]

[...] from the walk. There were over 800 people who showed up to walk with us and support the Autism Society. Thank you to everyone who came. Thank you to our 'walk angels' who helped families needing [...]

[...] of her ideas and jotted notes of other ideas. I appreciated her theory on who makes up the Autism Sisterhood. She includes not just mothers of Autistic children, but fathers, teachers, therapists, [...]

[...] if you've had antibiotics to replace the 'good bacteria' in your stomach. The hard part is many 2E kids have milk allergies and can't get probiotics through food such as yogurt. So it comes down to [...]

[...] , they are often used for people with sensory issues (such as Sensory Processing Disorder). Many 2E kids love weighted blankets (or weighted stuffed animals) because they have trouble identifying [...]

[...] Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2010 Autism Puzzle Walk a big success. Team NATHAN raised more than we thought we could--and that's thanks to all [...]

[...] .org/independentlens/horse-boy/ On a personal note, please help support Team NATHAN for the Autism Puzzle Walk. The Autism Society has been a source of constant support and guidance for us this past [...]

[...] and loops and I realize it's not always true that other children are kind and caring to our 2E kiddos. I am grateful and count as a blessing the fact that the kids at school do not tease Nathan. [...]

[...] . Guess I'd suggest checking prices before you buy. Many of these are great toys/games for our 2E kiddos who tend to have some sensory issues. Click Here for the site. One product they have on this [...]

[...] teachers are turning to online classes to supplement their curriculum, from offering classes for which they have no teachers, [...]

I know I haven't posted in forever. It seems like we have ended a lot of formal therapy and so much of what we do now is just my husband and I 'wingin [...]

[...] educators are looking at how to rewire schools to match how the iGeneration learns. Taking classes online is one way to give middle and high school students (and their school districts) new options [...]