SENGAuthors - Gifted and Distractible: The parenting book that became a book for parents, educators, and 2e adults!

It’s a widely held misconception that intellectual ability and social and emotional success go hand in hand. In fact, many curious, clever, and creative children struggle in these areas and have trouble in classroom settings. This mismatch in their potential and achievement can lead to frustration and self-doubt, and many children are written off as lazy, difficult, or attention-seeking.

But of course, there’s more to the story. These “twice exceptional” kids—those who are gifted and have simultaneous learning differences like ADHD, autism, or dyslexia—are often misunderstood by parents, teachers, and themselves. Too often, confused and worried parents are told to focus on perceived deficits while ignoring their child’s gifts.

 by Julie F. Skolnick, MA, JD is a much-needed and empowering guide that reveals the unique challenges these remarkable kids face, and offers strength-based, hands-on strategies for raising twice-exceptional kids. Julie is a parent to three twice exceptional children and ha…