2e Evaluations in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR
Support for Twice Exceptional and Gifted Kids in School and Daily Life
A comprehensive 2e assessment offers a holistic look at how your child’s strengths and struggles intersect—bringing clarity, guidance, and understanding for both you and your child.
Sometimes a child can be gifted in one area yet struggle in others—and that’s often the case for twice-exceptional (2e) children. Our comprehensive assessments go beyond grades and test scores to capture learning differences, attention or executive functioning challenges, sensory sensitivities, and social-emotional needs.
By understanding the full picture, we provide you with clear insights and practical strategies to support your child’s academic success, emotional well-being, and social growth—at school, at home, and beyond.
You May Be Wondering
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Twice-exceptional, or 2e, describes children who are gifted or show advanced abilities in certain areas—like reading, writing, math, science, art, or music—but also face learning, attention, or emotional challenges. This combination can make school, homework, and even social situations feel confusing or overwhelming, because strengths and struggles are happening side by side.
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Many parents notice a mix of strengths and challenges that don’t fit neatly into one category. You may notice your child:
Excelling in certain subjects while falling behind in others
Struggling with focus, organization, or task management
Feeling anxious, frustrated, or discouraged despite high ability
Showing inconsistent performance across different teachers, classes, or settings
If these patterns feel familiar, a 2e assessment can help clarify what’s happening and how to best support your child.
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A thorough 2e assessment examines both strengths and challenges, including:
Academic skills (reading, writing, math)
Executive functioning (planning, organization, attention)
Social-emotional functioning (emotional regulation, stress response, relationships)
Neurodivergent traits (sensory sensitivities, ADHD, autism, learning differences)
Learning style and cognitive profile
Family input, teacher feedback, and real-world observations are also included to ensure a complete picture of your child’s abilities and needs.
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Yes! Comprehensive 2e assessments provide documentation and recommendations that can inform IEPs, 504 plans, or other school-based supports. This ensures that your child’s unique learning profile is understood and accommodated in the classroom.
How are 2e Evaluations Performed?
Every evaluation is individualized because no two children are exactly alike. Here’s what to expect during a 2e evaluation so both you and your child feel prepared and supported.
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You can book a free, no-obligation introductory phone call with Dr. Webb directly on our website, or if you prefer, submit a contact form and we’ll help you schedule a time.
During this brief, 15-minute conversation, we’ll hear about your child, answer any questions you may have, and explore whether a comprehensive 2e evaluation is the right fit for your family.
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We’ll start with a virtual parent intake interview, usually lasting about 60–90 minutes. During this time, we’ll talk with you about your child’s history, your questions and concerns, and what you hope to gain from the evaluation. When it’s helpful, your child can join part of this conversation, so we can hear their perspective too.
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A range of learning, intelligence, and aptitude tests will be administered over the course of two separate sessions. Because each evaluation is completely individualized, exact timing can vary, but total testing time is usually about 5–7 hours. We do our utmost to ensure each child is comfortable throughout their visit—slowing down and taking breaks as needed.
In addition to assessments for each child, caregivers and teachers will also receive questionnaires to help us see your child’s strengths and challenges from multiple perspectives.
If you need help getting them ready for testing, we can discuss tips during your intake interview or you can read our recommendations here.
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After your child’s evaluation is complete we carefully review everything we’ve gathered—their assessment results, school records (such as IEPs, 504 plans, teacher feedback, and grade reports), any counseling notes, and relevant medical information.
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About four weeks after your child’s evaluation, we’ll meet with you for a feedback appointment to review findings, diagnoses, and any recommendations. Within 48 hours, you’ll then receive a detailed written report that you can use at home or share with your child’s school if relevant.
For teens and young adults, we may also schedule a brief 30-min individual session to present the findings in a more age appropriate manner and answer any questions your child might have.
Schedule a 2e Evaluation for Your Child
We know how hectic life can get, and fitting in appointments shouldn’t add to the stress. That’s why we’ve made scheduling assessments easy and hassle-free for children and families in Greater Portland and Vancouver. Use our online self-scheduler to check availability and book your free phone consultation today. Prefer to connect directly? Call us at (360) 328-7880 or email hello@webbpsychological.com. We look forward to hearing from you!