#54 Hiding in Plain Sight: How Gifted Kids Mask Their Dyslexia and What Parents Must Know
Have you ever wondered why your incredibly bright child, the one with the astonishing vocabulary and mind-bending problem-solving skills, struggles so much with reading and writing? If so, this episode will be an eye-opener as I share what you need to know about spotting dyslexia in gifted kids and what you need to do moving forward.
I realize this process can be tricky as these kids can be absolute masters of compensation, but if you suspect your exceptional child is working twice as hard for seemingly modest results in literacy, then this episode is a must-listen.
My Untangling Dyslexia: From Identification to IEP course walks you through every step of the identification and support process. I offer two options: the course itself, which gives you all the tools and templates you need to advocate for your child, or the course paired with a comprehensive literacy evaluation. Either way, you'll have a roadmap to follow instead of trying to figure everything out on your own, and you can learn more and apply now at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/continuethejourney!
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Topics Covered:
- Some of the things that gifted dyslexic children commonly use to mask their reading difficulties [2:51]
- The key giveaways that will help you to spot dyslexia in your gifted child [3:18]
- Why standard school screenings and assessments often completely miss dyslexia in gifted kids [4:29]
- What effective support looks like once your gifted child is identified with dyslexia [5:12]
- The devastating impostor syndrome many twice-exceptional (2E) kids develop and how to help your child by openly discussing their learning profile [5:59]
Key Takeaways
- Giftedness can mask dyslexia, leading to underidentification in bright children.
- Look for a significant mismatch between strong verbal abilities and weak reading/writing skills.
- Effective support for 2E kids requires both academic remediation and intellectual enrichment.
- Openly discussing learning differences helps twice-exceptional children build self-awareness and overcome feelings of inadequacy.
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