Welcome!

We are a UK-based mailing list for the families of twice exceptional children; these are gifted children who also have learning differences or special needs such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, AS, ADHD, TS, OCD, CAPD, and so on. We also welcome those who just don't fit into the old stereotypical model of the gifted child for whatever reason, and hope that all will feel supported as they work to help their children.

There are special challenges in ensuring an appropriate education for our children. The idea that a child can be gifted and yet have a special need is a concept still in its infancy in the UK! The challenge can feel insurmountable to both child and parent.

We aim to be a safe, caring environment where all feel free to share their experiences and gain mutual support. Lacking face to face contact, we have to be extremely courteous, respectful and tolerant of all. Flaming will not be tolerated. Those who do not respect this will be banned from the list.

For reasons of privacy messages will not be archived. Nor do we ask for proof of giftedness, etc. This means the list will be 'open', so to maintain your children's privacy you may want to use their initials, or pseudonyms, and avoid mentioning identifying information such as schools or teachers.

Please post an introduction of yourself to the list. We look forward to 'meeting' you!

PLEASE NOTE: Yahoo are unable to solve the problem of a reply being sent to all who post to the list - this reply says:
"Your message for list 'giftednet-l' (attached below) was rejected. You are not allowed to send this message for the following reason : Message distribution in the list is restricted to list subscribers. For further information, please contact giftednet-l-request@lists.wm.edu"
PLEASE IGNORE THIS MESSAGE - it is not true! - and accept our apologies for it while Yahoo continue to work on the.


[For information about twice exceptional children, see www.uniquelygifted.org]