Twice Exceptional (2e) Assessment
Empowering Gifted Learners with Unique Needs
Is your child intensely curious and creative yet faces challenges at school? Does your child seem intellectually gifted yet struggles in certain areas? If these sound familiar, your child may be Twice Exceptional (2e)—intellectually gifted and also navigating learning differences or developmental challenges.
Children and teens who struggle with being twice-exceptional often feel frustrated at school. The difficulties they experience may mask their giftedness, which can be limiting to their potential. They may wonder why some things come so easily to them and why they struggle so much with other things. You see how hard your child works to fit in with other students, and you’re ready to find answers for your family.
Knowledge is power, and Twice Exceptional (2e) Assessment at Whole Child Neuro can help your family uncover what’s really going on.
During our Twice-Exceptional assessment at Whole Child Neuro, our pediatric neuropsychologists use cutting-edge tests to uncover your child’s unique pattern of neurodevelopmental strengths and challenges, assess whether they have exceptional abilities as well as learning differences, and inform treatment planning.
How our Twice-Exceptional Assessment Works at Whole Child Neuro
Step 1 - Intake Consultation
Reach Out to Our Office
Fill out our contact form on our website, or give us a call at 818-900-9444 to schedule an intake appointment.
Initial Consultation
We will meet with you and your child to discuss concerns and collect a thorough history.
Step 2 - Twice Exceptional Assessment
Using specialized measures, we assess advanced cognitive abilities alongside specific processing challenges.
Step 3 - Feedback & Ongoing Support
Post-Testing Parent Feedback Session
After testing, a parent feedback session is scheduled to explain your child’s unique twice-exceptional profile. Dr. McDonald discusses specific recommendations tailored to talent development and learning support.
Get Dr. McDonald’s Written Report
You’ll receive a comprehensive written report detailing the evaluation results and recommended actions for school accommodations and further support.
Get Ongoing Support
Our team continues to support your family, monitoring progress and collaborating with educators and care providers to ensure your child’s needs are met.
Who can benefit from a Twice Exceptional (2e) Assessment?
If your child shows any of the following signs, it can be a good indication that they could benefit from 2e testing:
Displays a rich vocabulary and sharp reasoning skills, yet faces unexpected academic hurdles
Shows remarkable creativity and ideas but encounters challenges with organizing thoughts or writing tasks
Demonstrates advanced, sophisticated thinking while struggling with foundational skills
Exhibits intense curiosity in preferred subjects but has difficulty maintaining attention in less interesting areas
Possesses strong intellectual skills alongside social or emotional difficulties
Strives for perfection, leading to frustration when performance varies across subjects
Why Choose Our Twice Exceptional (2e) Assessment Method
Twice Exceptional (2e) Assessments Your Family Can Trust
Strengths-Centric: We identify and celebrate your child’s exceptional talents.
Holistic Perspective: Our approach explores the relationship between giftedness and learning challenges.
Educational Guidance: We recommend strategies that foster both advanced abilities and support areas needing growth.
Empowerment Tools: We equip 2e students to understand and communicate their individual learning profiles.
Family Support: We guide parents in advocating for tailored educational programs for their children.
At Whole Child Neurodevelopment Group, we strive to provide the highest quality testing services and neuropsychological evaluations for children and young adults to help them reach their full potential. We provide Twice Exceptional (2e) Assessments for families throughout the Greater Los Angeles area — including individuals in Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, and Beverly Hills — from our office here in Encino.