Name: Masked potentials, hidden struggles. The needs of twice-exceptional learners and the expertise gap among professionals
Start: 2026-01-29 15:00:00
End: 2026-01-29 16:30:00
Location: Maison du Savoir, MSA 3.010

Lecture Series (English & German)

This lecture will focus on inclusion practices in favor of twice-exceptional (2e) students, namely students that are blessed with a gift and a psycho-educational challenge. To safeguard optimal development and equitable quality education, learning and supportive teaching should focus on both cognitive and non-cognitive aspects of 2e students. Although familiarity with the concept of twice-exceptionality is increasing, not so much consensus exists in schools on how to identify and approach these students. Beyond that, many questions still exist regarding full inclusive support and/or tailored quality practices for these 2e students to gain their self- regulation, self-worth and motivation, to overcome their frustration and negative school- related emotions, to prevent early dropout and the loss of talent. An overview will be presented on the literature and (clinical) research findings concerning twice-exceptional students, i.e., gifted students with co-occurring specific learning disorders, or with ADHD, and/or with ASD. Recommendations for further research, professionalization and policy will be provided.