How Did We Get Here? The History of Twice-Exceptionality
Jesus ‘Zeus’ M. Pichardo Jr., PhD This article is part of an ongoing series on supporting twice-exceptional (2e) students in the classroom. In this series, we will focus on strategies that teachers...
View ArticleMessage from the Director: What Do We Know About Career Outcomes for...
Dr. Megan Foley Nicpon, Director, Belin-Blank Center There are few, if any, studies examining the career outcomes of twice-exceptional youth. One of my former doctoral students, Dr. Soeun Park, who is...
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Neurodiversity “Crash Course”
At the Belin-Blank Center, we value using terminology that is accurate and acceptable to those we serve. This has led to a variety of discussions amongst our staff, including consideration of the...
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Acceleration and Twice-Exceptional Students
At the Belin-Blank Center, we take a strengths-based approach for all aspects of talent development. Additionally, we do not recommend holding students back academically if acceleration is a good...
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Recent Research on Twice-Exceptionality
The Belin-Blank Center has an extensive body of work on twice-exceptionality — from our Assessment and Counseling Clinic to professional learning to leading research. Our director, Dr. Megan Foley...
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Disability as Diversity in Gifted Education
Students with disabilities are often underrepresented in gifted education programs. Being “twice-exceptional,” (the coexistence of disability and high ability) seems paradoxical to many, despite...
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Learn More about the Academy for Twice-Exceptionality
“We tossed a small pebble and made a big splash.” Jacqueline Blank Fall 2022 marks the first official semester of the Academy for Twice-Exceptionality! Although we supported two students last year,...
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Welcoming a New Licensed Psychologist to the Assessment and Counseling Clinic!
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Christopher Smith to the Belin-Blank Center! Dr. Smith is joining the Assessment and Counseling Clinic as a licensed psychologist. Dr. Smith earned his BA from the...
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Applications Open for the Academy for Twice-Exceptionality
What are people saying about the Belin-Blank Center’s new Academy for Twice-Exceptionality? “The individual weekly meeting helped me get through college with ideas and suggestions for what I can do...
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Strengths-Based Assessment to Better Understand Your Student’s Unique Needs
The Belin-Blank Center’s Assessment and Counseling Clinic is pleased to partner with Bridges 2e Center for Research and Professional Development to facilitate access to their Suite of Tools for our...
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Understanding Autism
We don’t know enough about autism – that’s why we need your help. The Belin-Blank Center partners with many units across campus including our colleagues in the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. Our...
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Social Skills Intervention Group
It’s not too late (yet!) to inquire about participating in a social skills intervention group through our Assessment and Counseling Clinic. Eligible students will be in grades 7 through 9 and...
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Free Day Camp for 2e Students
Twice-exceptional (2e) students experience co-occurring high ability and disability that can make it difficult to access appropriate services for both their strengths and their challenges. The...
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Social Skills Intervention Group for 2e Students
Twice-exceptional (2e) students experience co-occurring high ability and disability that can make it difficult to access appropriate services for both their strengths and their challenges. The...
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2e at the B-BC: New Academy for Twice-Exceptionality
Twice-exceptional (2e) students experience co-occurring high ability and disability that can make it difficult to access appropriate services for both their strengths and their challenges. The...
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Introducing the Academy for Twice-Exceptionality
The college experience is an excellent opportunity for academic and personal growth. It is also a time that comes with unique challenges for first-year students. Academic expectations, time...
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Belin-Blank Summit on the Neuroscience of Twice-Exceptionality
Thank you to Bethany Erickson for this guest post about her experience at last month’s Summit on the Neuroscience of Twice Exceptionality. If you would like access to the recorded event, register by...
View ArticleSocial Skills Group for Adolescents
Our colleagues at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Center for Disabilities and Development are starting a social skills program for adolescents with high functioning autism. This 14-week...
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Strength-Based, Talent Focused Learning
Thank you to Marcy Dann, M.A. for writing this guest post! Families who have been provided with assessment services at the BBC in the past year may also be interested in a supplemental service that is...
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Conversations on Autism Diagnosis and Assessment
Written by Dr. Alissa Doobay, Supervisor for Psychological Services at the Belin-Blank Center’s Assessment and Counseling Clinic. Last fall, I received an email from Emily Kircher-Morris asking if I...
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