5.14 Strategies for Twice-Exceptional Children with Dr. Rosine Dougherty

In this episode, we’ll dive into the world of twice-exceptional (2e) and 3e learners—students who are intellectually gifted who also have learning differences or disabilities. Our guest is Dr. Rosine Dougherty, author of Strategies for Twice Exceptional Children, who shares both professional expertise and personal experience raising a 2e child. We explore why so many 2e kids fall through the cracks, including how giftedness and disability can mask each other, and what signs might suggest a 2e profile even if they have not been identified as such. Dr. Dougherty offers practical, accessible strategies for parents and educators, from building supportive environments and using technology to designing instruction that honors both strengths and challenges. The episode also addresses dysregulation, meltdowns, and after-school restraint collapse, plus the critical role of self-advocacy in helping students with dyslexia and other learning differences succeed long-term. If you support bright kids who are struggling, this conversation will help you see the whole child and start removing barriers so they can truly thrive.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Strategies for Twice-Exceptional Children: A Practical Resource Toolkit Supporting Bright Minds with Complex Needs
• IEP Maximizer: Effectively Decode and Navigate the IEP Process
• Episode 5.10 Restraint Collapse: What’s Really Going On for Kids with Dyslexia After School?
• Episode 2.2 The Contradictory Signs of Dyslexia
• American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

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