Michael Postma, Author at 2eNews.com

Dr. Michael Postma is the director of programming at SENG and the president of Gifted & Thriving, LLC. He also is the father of three twice-exceptional children. With more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, author, and consultant, Dr. Postma continues promote the social, emotional, and academic needs of the gifted/2e population. His latest book is "The Inconvenient Student: Critical Issues in the Identification and Education of Twice-Exceptional Students." He can be reached at [email protected]

Processing Speed and the Gifted/Twice-Exceptional Child

Michael Postma May 23, 2020 May 23, 2020Child Development, Resources, Teaching & Learning

We need to reframe our understanding of processing speed — and adjust how we assess gifted and 2e children and how we measure their intellectual potential.

SENG Makes Successful Shift Online

Michael Postma May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020Advocacy & Policy, Resources

After canceling a couple of mini conferences this spring due to the ongoing pandemic, SENG went virtual last week with a four-day online conference event.

Understanding the 2e Brain: A Hopeful Start

Michael Postma June 14, 2019 July 12, 2019Child Development, Research

Science is helping to explain why twice-exceptional children can have stronger emotional swings and reactions.

Twice-Exceptional Kids and the Fatigue Factor

Michael Postma January 17, 2019 January 25, 2019Health & Wellness, Home & Family

Parents and educators should remain aware that school, social, and home responsibilities can be exhausting for 2e kids.

Supporting the Social and Emotional Needs of 2e kids

Michael Postma November 7, 2018 November 7, 2018Child Development

It is critical that we teach these skills to atypical learners in order to lay a foundation for academic and social success.