Gifted and Distractible

Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional Child

By: Julie F. Skolnick

Narrated by: Julie F. Skolnick

A practical, research-based guide that demystifies giftedness and learning differences in order to help “twice exceptional” children thrive.

Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to their peers? Are they out-of-the-box thinkers requiring different teaching and learning methods? It’s a widely held misconception that intellectual ability and social and emotional success go hand in hand. In fact, “twice exceptional” kids—those who are gifted and have simultaneous learning differences like ADHD, Autism, or dyslexia—are often misunderstood by parents, teachers, and themselves.
This much-needed and empowering guide reveals the unique challenges these remarkable kids face, and offers strength-based, hands-on strategies for understanding, supporting, and advocating for twice exceptional kids. In a world that labels them lazy, scattered, attention-seeking, and a problem that can’t be solved, these tools will help you reimagine the world through your child’s unique perspective—so you can help them thrive.


* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF of charts and worksheets from the book.

Knowledge with love

Truly help me understand how to understand my 2e child. Now I know what can help and what may cause harm.

Must read for parents and teachers!

I wish I had this 20 years ago! Full of insight and strategies. From a parent and teacher, every parent and teacher should listen/read this! I ordered 2 copies while listening, so I could share with family and colleagues.

For me

I listened to this to better understand myself as an adult. It was very enlightening. I wish my mom read this book when I was a child

Lots of amazing information and insights!

I loved everything about this book! It helped me advocate for my gifted child in public education. And also understand her needs better at home.

A must read/listen for anyone with a twice exceptional human in their life.

A must read/listen for anyone with a twice exceptional human in their life. Practical, real world solutions, problem solving and advice. Beyond diagnostics the day to day joy and struggles of living with a twice exceptional brain. I’m left encouraged and hopeful. I feel seen and supported with tools to help my son be successful in life.