Raising Twice-Exceptional Children Quotes

“Kids who often feel out of control may cling to rigid thinking patterns because it is consistent and feels safe.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“Acknowledging underlying emotions often takes a level of vulnerability that many of us aren’t comfortable showing.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“Remembering that emotions are temporary reminds us that even when we are distressed, we aren’t stuck in those emotions forever.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“These are changes that occur within the system that already exists, and we already know this system isn’t working. We need a new system.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“Underlying the work we are doing to build connection with our neurodivergent kids is the intent of creating change. We want our kids to be more empowered, independent, and contented in their lives. We want our houses to be calmer and to let down our guard about our children’s success at school. We want harmonious relationships that don’t rely on power struggles and strategic maneuvering to get things done.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“the lasting effect of chronically feeling stressed and unsuccessful in the academic setting for many twice-exceptional kids is real.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“ask them to visualize what their life would be like if they weren’t constantly feeling overwhelmed by stress, social anxiety, or disorganization.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“many individuals who embrace the concept of neurodiversity believe that people with differences do not need to be cured; they need help and accommodation instead.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“What opportunities for future classes or career paths may be lost by not recognizing the struggle and calling it what it is as soon as possible?”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“if a bright child is placed in a supportive, flexible, and challenging classroom environment, we can reduce the negative outcomes classically ascribed to gifted individuals, like perfectionism, anxiety, or underachievement.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“Recognizing a disability requires us to become comfortable with vulnerability. Self-advocacy begins with recognizing disability without shame. When we give our children permission to recognize their difficulties, we liberate them to ask for accommodations. We empower them to look beyond the status quo and find the solutions that work for them, instead of trying to use the solutions that work for other people. And we provide a framework for self-understanding and self-acceptance that is the key for neurodivergent people of all ages.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“What if gifted kids weren’t required to remain with their same-age peers at school and could be instructed at their cognitive level? How would simply having an appropriate educational setting shift their development?”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids

“Being neurodivergent doesn’t mean a person is broken or needs to be fixed. They need support to access the world around them. The solution to helping someone who needs a wheelchair get up steps isn’t to teach them to walk; it is to build a ramp. The solution for someone who has a disability based on their neurological wiring isn’t to tell them to try harder; it is to build (and help them build for themselves) accommodations that allow them to thrive.”
― Emily Kircher-Morris M.A. M.Ed. LPC, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids