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In This Episode We Will Dive into:strategies for advocating for gifted children in school and getting them the support they need.

Key points include:

• Schools may not be equipped to handle the unique needs of gifted children, especially those with executive functioning challenges
• Teachers are trained primarily in academics, not executive functioning or mental health support
• School may not be the best learning environment for every gifted child
• Getting a private psychoeducational evaluation can help identify giftedness and learning challenges
• Work on developing executive functioning skills at home, regardless of school situation
• Get an IEP (Individualized Education Program) in place, using specific language schools understand
• Join Facebook groups for IEPs/504 plans to learn advocacy strategies
• Create a document for teachers explaining your child's needs and helpful strategies
• Teach children to advocate for themselves as they get older
• Approach teachers with kindness and frame support as making their job easier
• Keep working to empower your child's unique brain and abilities

Resources mentioned:

• Andi's upcoming membership group for parents
• Facebook groups for IEPs, 504 plans, and twice exceptional (2E) children
• Private evaluations by psychologists or SLPs trained in executive functioning

Next steps:

1. Join relevant Facebook groups to learn advocacy strategies
2. Create a document about your child's needs for teachers
3. Consider a private evaluation to identify giftedness and challenges
4. Focus on teaching executive functioning skills at home