When Smart Kids Struggle: Understanding Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners

If your child shows flashes of brilliance at home but struggles with basic tasks at school, you’re not alone. Many families of twice-exceptional (2e) learners—children who are both gifted and face learning or attention challenges—feel confused and frustrated by the contradictions. This post explores what it really means to be 2e, how strengths and struggles can mask each other, and why comprehensive testing is a powerful tool for understanding and supporting your child’s unique brain.