Amanda Campbell

Amanda Campbell is the secretary for GHF Learners and a homeschooling Mom of three boys, two of which are twice-exceptional. In her past life, she worked in the medical field coordinating clinical trials and as admin support in Interventional Radiology, as well as support in Medical Records. After recently moving to twenty acres of land, her new passions are chicken ownership and gardening. Next year, she plans on adding to the farm with goats and, maybe someday, alpacas. She is happily married and lives in a Kansas City, Missouri area suburb.

When Giftedness is Underachievement

March 11, 2020 By Amanda Campbell 2 Comments

I’ve discovered that I’m blessed to be different. Homeschooling my twice-exceptional kids, and creating a life for them I never had, I’ve found peace. I’ve found belonging. I’ve found a tribe. I’ve found acceptance. My hope and my prayer for the entire gifted community is that everyone in it finds their peace, too. I’m still different. It’s just now that I know and recognize my … [Read more...] about When Giftedness is Underachievement

#11 Ten ways: (Bonus!) The power of “that sucks.”

By Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD

(Bonus!) The power of “that sucks.” I’m a big fan of the TV show Parks and Recreation. In one of the later episodes, Chris Trager (played by the indomitable Rob Lowe) is trying to meet every single possible need of his very pregnant girlfriend Ann Perkins (played by the fabulous Rashida Jones). He makes smoothies, […]

#10 Ten ways: Avoid “Should”

By Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD

Avoid “Should.” Should is a dangerous word in self-esteem, performance, mental health, and relationships. One of my colleagues says that the word “Should” is really an abbreviation of the words Shame and Could. So you take the infinite possibility of the word “could” (I could do this, we could do that, etc.) but add shame […]

#9 Ten ways: Use meta-communication.

By Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD

Use meta-communication. I love this point because it sounds SO NERDY. Talking about talking? The prefix meta?! ::Groan:: Nerdiness aside, however, I have found that adding these conversational techniques into our daily communication increases understanding, empathy, and success in difficult interactions. Meta-communication is talking about talking. To me, it is using verbal introductions and explanations […]

Q: I just found out that I am on the spectrum and have an IQ of 153. What does that mean? Who am I?

It means you are AMAZING! Having an IQ of 153 and being on the autism spectrum is what you call twice-exceptional (2e), where one has a dual identification of giftedness and a learning difference. Being 2e is part of the neurodiverse spectrum where your mind and body are uniquely wired. This unique brain wiring is foundational […]

Q: I heard meditation is good for people with ADHD. But meditation is hard even for someone without ADHD. What tips do you have for a 2e person who wants to try meditation?

Guided meditation centers the mind to tune into the present. Meditation is not about doing or getting somewhere, meditation is the practice of being mindfully aware in the moment you are experiencing. We live in a world where we have 24/7 access to information, and we are continuously navigating many attentional shifts. Guided meditation provides balance […]

When Giftedness is Underachievement

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