High Expectations — and Frustrations: Stories of Twice Exceptional Students Desperately Seeking Support

Twice exceptional students are both gifted and challenged; they are also likely to remain undiagnosed and treated as their strengths compensate for or hide their struggles. High expectations can exacerbate frustrations at school, home, and in friendships as they miss the mark — and don’t know why. Below, ADDitude readers share their stories of securing a 2e diagnosis and academic supports for their children.