The University of St. Thomas

PROJECT2EXCEL: A Study of Twice-Exceptionality

 Below you will find resources for:

 

  • Gifted
  • Twice-Exceptionality -- General (2X)
  • Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit With Hyperactivity Disorders (ADD/ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Including Aspberger's (ASD)
  • Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
  • Learning Disabilities -- All Kinds (LD)

GIFTED RESOURCES

The following resources are not specific to twice-exceptionality; however, they are a good source of information on your child's giftedness.

The Association for the Gifted
The Association for the Gifted (TAG) was organized as a division of The Council for Exceptional Children in 1958. TAG plays a major part in helping both professionals and parents work more effectively with one of our most precious resources: the gifted child.

Davidson Institute
Davidson's mission is to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference.

Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented

The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) is a state-wide non-profit support and advocacy organization of parents, educators, and other professionals who live or work with gifted children and are interested in their education and well-being. MCGT also strives to educate its membership, as well as the general public, about the importance of meeting the educational and social emotional needs of gifted children. Our mission is to promote better understanding of, and educational services for, gifted and talented children and their families. MCGT is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and was established in 1946.

MCGT provides information and literature and referral services, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, sponsors an annual state conference with special children's programs, conducts monthly CHAT Nights and occasional topical seminars, promotes advocacy at all levels for gifted and talented children, is active in legislative efforts on behalf of kids in collaboration with the Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented, and participates in a national network through its affiliation with the National Association for Gifted Children and other organizations. (The national convention of NAGC in November 2007 was held in Minneapolis.)

Chapters throughout the state offer opportunities for networking and local activities. MCGT board's Chapter Liaison can help you form a new chapter in your school district or community. See the Local Chapter Page for more information.

If you are not yet a member of MCGT, you can join online or print out an application form on the Membership page. Once you are a member, you can interact with other MCGT members around the state by participating in the official MCGTdotnet email list. See the Email Group page for more information.

National Association for Gifted Children
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences. 

NAGC supports and develops policies and practices that encourage and respond to the diverse expressions of gifts and talents in children and youth from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. NAGC supports and engages in research and development, staff development, advocacy, communication, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies who strive to improve the quality of education for all students.

NAGC defines a gifted person as someone who shows, or has the potential for showing, an exceptional level of performance in one or more areas of expression.

 

TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL - GENERAL

ADD/ADHD

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

 

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, AMC WILL BE SHOWING SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO SELECT COMMUNITIES.
The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment.  The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down, and audience members are invited to get up, dance, walk, shout, or sing!

The idea for the program began with a request from a parent with an autistic child for a special screening at AMC Columbia Mall 14 in Columbia, MD.  More than 300 children and parents attended the first screening.We are thrilled to now offer the program at many locations nationwide — please click here for a complete list of participating theatres. As a leading theatrical exhibition company, we are so proud to be making a difference in the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with an autism spectrum disorder by offering families a chance to see a movie together — often for the very first time.

Click here to find more information: amc theatres

Upcoming Sensory Friendly showings* include:

July 2 - Cars 2

July 23 - Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

August 6 - Smurfs

August 27 - Spy Kids 4 - All the Time in the World

October 1 - Dolphin Tale

November 5 - Puss in Boots

All shows are at 10:00 am local time.
*Dates and films are subject to change.

EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

 

LEARNING DISABILITIES