When concerns arise early in the school year, “wait and see” does not always need to be the default. Looking closer, and sooner, is often the most supportive and effective path forward.

Neurodevelopmental testing can also help students understand themselves better. Many gifted or 2e students feel confused about why school feels easy in some ways and very hard in others. When they see their strengths and challenges clearly explained, it can be a relief. They often realize that their struggles have a reason and that there are strategies that can help.