Parenting Dual Exceptional Children: Supporting a Child who Has High Learning Potential and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

This book is the first comprehensive guide for parents of children with Dual and Multiple Exceptionality (DME), also known as Twice Exceptionality or 2E. It provides a strengths-based approach to help parents recognize and focus on their child's areas of potential, support them towards better attainment and self-esteem, and build on these abilities while also identifying and addressing areas of difficulty. It explains the mixed learning profile of DME children and offers guidance for working positively with schools and providing their child with the support they need.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This comprehensive guide is designed specifically for parents of children with Dual and Multiple Exceptionality (DME), also known as Twice Exceptionality or 2E. It acknowledges that children with high learning potential may also coexist with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyspraxia, often exhibiting flashes of brilliance in certain areas while requiring additional support in others. Consequently, their unique abilities may not always be fully recognized within an educational setting.

The book adopts a strengths-based approach, aimed at assisting parents in recognizing and capitalizing on their child's areas of potential. By focusing on these strengths, parents can provide the necessary support to help their children achieve better academic attainment and develop a strong sense of self-esteem. Moreover, the guide offers valuable insights into the mixed learning profile of DME children, explaining why they may excel in some areas but struggle in others. It provides guidance for parents on working positively with schools to ensure their child receives the support they need, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

Throughout the book, real-life stories, quotes from parents, and practical examples are used to illustrate the challenges and successes faced by families with DME children. This makes the guide not only informative but also relatable and empowering, as it offers a roadmap for parents to navigate the complexities of raising children with exceptional abilities. By embracing a strengths-based approach and collaborating with educators and professionals, parents can help their DME children reach their full untapped potential and thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 174 x 246 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787758100