LSP: Twice-Exceptional and Overwhelmed: A Conversation with Julie Skolnick

Twice-Exceptional and Overwhelmed: A Conversation with Julie Skolnick on Gifted Kids and Executive Functioning

For gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) students, things that seem easy can sometimes be surprisingly difficult, while more complex challenges come naturally. A student may excel academically or demonstrate advanced thinking skills but struggle with organization, time management, getting started on assignments, or following through on everyday tasks. For parents and educators, understanding why these differences exist and how to provide meaningful support isn't always straightforward.

In this Less Stress Parenting webinar, Julie Skolnick, founder of With Understanding Comes Calm and author of the award-winning Gifted and Distractible, will explore why executive function challenges are so common among gifted and twice-exceptional learners. She'll explain how characteristics associated with giftedness can affect executive functioning and share strength-based approaches that help students develop skills while building confidence.

During this practical and insightful session, Julie will explore:

• Why gifted and twice-exceptional students may excel in complex areas while struggling with everyday tasks
• How characteristics of giftedness can impact executive functioning skills
• Common executive function challenges, including organization, time management, and follow-through
• Strength-based strategies for developing executive function skills and building self-confidence

With her extensive experience supporting parents of gifted and distractible kids, training educators, and guiding 2e adults, Julie brings a research-informed, strengths-based perspective to helping families and educators better understand these students' unique learning profiles.

This webinar is ideal for parents, educators, and clinicians who want to better understand the connection between giftedness and executive functioning and learn practical strategies to help gifted and twice-exceptional students build skills, confidence, and greater independence.