This group is for anyone parenting a neurodivergent and/or child with a disability. Together we will share some of our unique challenges in a safe and confidential space - allowing us to find connection instead of isolation. This is not meant to be solution-driven, rather an opportunity to experience validation and fellowship.

Thinking Outside the Box: Identifying, Supporting, and Advocating for the Unique Needs of the Gifted and Twice Exceptional is a full-day learning experience for parents, educators, caregivers, and advocates who want to better understand and support gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners.

A Thinking Outside the Box Event:

“2e: Twice Exceptional is an honest, up-close look at what it’s like to be – or to be the parent or teacher of — a young person who’s both gifted and coming to terms with a learning difference. Essential viewing for anyone interested in understanding where our next generation of game-changing outliers may be coming from.”

– Steven Kotler, New York Times best-selling author of The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance.

A Thinking Outside the Box Event:

In this workshop, Dr. Matt will introduce key definitions of giftedness and twice exceptionality, and explore how 2e students navigate educational and mental health systems. Participants will gain practical insights into how to better support twice exceptional learners both at home and in school settings..

A Thinking Outside the Box Event:

The Neurodiversity Playbook is designed as a practical, accessible guide—what Dr. Matt calls a “pocket Dr. Matt”—for gifted and neurodivergent kids and their families navigating a world built for neurotypical brains. Grounded in neuroscience and filled with real-world case examples, the book explores how different brains influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

A Thinking Outside the Box Event:

Join Dr. Austina De Bonte for an insight-rich workshop focused on supporting twice exceptional students and other reluctant writers. Writing is often one of the most challenging academic areas for 2e learners, and this session offers clear strategies for understanding why writing is difficult and how to help.

A Thinking Outside the Box Event:

This panel brings together educators, clinicians, and advocates working at the forefront of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) education to reflect on the day’s themes and engage in conversation with the audience.

Panelists will discuss the current landscape of gifted and neurodivergent education, challenges within school systems, innovative models of learning, and practical ways families and educators can better support students whose needs are often misunderstood or overlooked. The discussion will include time for audience questions and shared dialogue.