05/29/2026
Is your child smart but struggling with school? Learn about Twice Exceptional (2e) kids - gifted learners who also have learning differences - and how to support them. Read our parent-friendly guide for signs, strategies, and next steps.
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Twice Exceptional (2e) Children: What Every Parent Should Know
You know your child is smart. Maybe you've known it since they were three, asking questions that stopped you mid-sentence. Maybe their teacher mentioned it. Maybe you just see it every day in the way they think, the connections they make, the things they notice that other kids walk right past.So why...
05/20/2026
Summer break doesn't have to mean backslide for kids with learning disabilities or ADHD. Our new blog post from Dr. Lisa Palmer offers practical, evidence-based tips to keep skills sharp - without turning summer into a classroom. Easy routines, playful learning, and confidence-building strategies parents can start today. Read more: https://wix.to/VXAcKkK
Summer Strategies for Keeping Kids with Learning Disabilities or ADHD on Track: A Parent's Guide
Summer vacation is a much-needed break for kids and parents alike, but for childrenwith learning disabilities or ADHD, two or three months away from the classroom canlead to a significant loss of hard-earned academic skills. The good news is that keepingthose skills strong doesnt have' to mean sitti...
05/13/2026
We have a spectacular ALL COMMUNITY CONNECT NETWORKING EVENT coming up on May 20th
What’s Possible: Rethinking Vocational Opportunities.
Presentation by Nicole DeWard, owner of coffee & tea, .workplay and
The transition from adolescence to adulthood is often a period of significant uncertainty for families supporting individuals with autism and other developmental differences. As established educational structures conclude, a fundamental question emerges: What does a purposeful and independent adult life look like?
Nicole presents a transformative perspective on this transition, framing it not as an abrupt change but as a deliberate, intentional process of continuous development. Leveraging her extensive experience as both a parent and a program developer,
Attendees will be encouraged to shift from comparative standards to informed discernment, learning to identify environments where their young adult can achieve genuine, sustainable growth. The core focus redirects from prescriptive models - "What should this look like?" to practical, person-centered success - "What actually works for this individual?"
Everyone who attends will have the unique opportunity to see her philosophy in action at the event venue itself, Rise, Shine & Bloom, all her real-life businesses that embodies the principles of inclusive vocational success discussed in the presentation.
GANCC Member and General Public is Welcome. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.gancc.org/event-6603186
Location: Rise Coffee & Tea, 4651 Sandy Plains Rd Suite #116 Roswell, GA
Day: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
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05/13/2026
Supporting a gifted child with ADHD takes a dual-focused approach: nurture their advanced abilities while explicitly addressing attention and executive functioning needs. Our latest blog outlines evidence-based strategies to help 2e learners thrive - routines, differentiated instruction, targeted supports, and collaboration with schools. Read more: https://wix.to/wcKO2Zm
Supporting the Gifted Child with ADHD
Supporting a gifted child with attention difficulties—often referred to as a "twice-exceptional" or "2e" student—requires a nuanced approach. The core principle for these children is "Dual-Differentiation," which means you must nurture their intellectual gifts while simultaneously providing expl...