twice exceptional

American

[twahys ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ˈtwaɪs ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /

adjective

relating to or noting a person, especially a child or student, who is considered gifted and also has a diagnosed disability, as a learner with both a high IQ and dyslexia. 2e

Etymology

Origin of twice exceptional

First recorded in 2000–05

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twice exceptional

This sense of alienation can be especially acute in the cases of so-called twice exceptional kids: children with the characteristics of gifted students who also show evidence of learning disability.

From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2019

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