“Mom, my stomach hurts, I don’t want to go to school.” –Daniel, 7 years old, complains almost daily. The physician does not find anything physically wrong with the child, it is suggested that the culprit might be stress.
“Sophie does all of her homework, but half the time she still gets zeroes because she does not turn it in to the teacher.”
“I am frustrated. If I can’t do it perfectly I don’t want to do it all!” –Susie, a 14 year old who refuses to continue to pursue a joyful activity because she cannot produce the “perfect” vision of art she imagines.
Parenting a 2E child is overwhelming.
Twice-exceptional children have unique challenges that are often misunderstood. An efficient resource is needed to connect the dots quickly to get you and your child the support urgently needed.
Our knowledge allows you to identify deficits quicker, cut through red tape faster, begin interventions sooner, and see results earlier - a key advantage in developmental years, when early intervention is paramount and can affect the most change.
Navigation Advantage provides an organized, systematic approach and breadth of knowledge to a chaotic, overwhelming, daunting situation. Ourtwenty-four years of research and personal experience is channeled via a customized roadmap for your child that allows them to be their best authentic self.
Navigation Advantage provides: 1) Resources to identify if your child is 2E 2) Social and emotional support for the highly intensive-perfectionist 3) Prioritization of interventions 4) Referrals to broad network of specialists and professionals 5) Tools to work with school districts and advocates 6) IEP and 504 checklist and navigation (private school, public school and college) 7) School placement recommendation 8) Immediate action plan 9) Ongoing consultation services and support