Therapy for Twice-Exceptional (2E) Children at TheraPlay LA
Los Angeles Leader for Twice-Exceptional (2E) Support
At TheraPlay LA, we understand that every child is unique—and twice-exceptional (2E) children have unique gifts and face unique challenges.
That’s why we specialize in supporting 2E children, helping them use their areas of strength to build up areas of need. Our team offers compassionate, expert care so these remarkable children can reach their full developmental potential and truly thrive in every facet of life, from academic success to forming friendships.
What Does “Twice-Exceptional (2E)” Mean?
Twice-exceptional, or 2E, describes children who are:
Gifted—showing advanced abilities or talents in specific areas
AND have learning, developmental, or neurological differences that impact daily functioning
A 2E child often shows brilliance in certain areas, be it intellectually, creatively, or both, while also struggling with:
Sensory processing challenges
Attention and executive functioning difficulties
Social-emotional regulation
Motor planning or coordination issues
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Dyslexia or other learning differences
2E children often need specialized support to address their challenges without neglecting their strengths and interests.
Common Traits of 2E Learners
At TheraPlay LA, we recognize that 2E children often:
Show intense curiosity or creativity
Have deep knowledge in specific topics
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
Struggle with organization, planning, or focus
Experience sensory sensitivities or avoidance
Become easily frustrated or anxious
Have difficulty with social interactions
Feel misunderstood or isolated
These children can feel “pulled in two directions”—needing support in one area while excelling in another. They often spend much of their day at school looking for loopholes to help them work around areas they find challenging, leading to mental exhaustion and decreased bandwidth to face challenges or inconveniences at home, the place they feel safest. Additionally, their heightened intelligence often makes them more self-conscious about the areas they struggle with, which can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, hesitance to engage with peers, and increased dysregulation due to frequent frustration.
Our Approach to Supporting Twice-Exceptional Children
At TheraPlay LA, we specialize in individualized care that focuses on the root cause while still addressing secondary symptoms to improve the foundation your child’s skills are built upon while still providing them with immediate strategies.
We work to:
Identify and celebrate their strengths
Address underlying challenges with targeted, evidence-based therapies
Use strengths to bolster areas of need
Foster self-understanding, confidence, and independence
Our team partners closely with families to create customized intervention plans that support each child’s unique learning and developmental journey. We want to ensure that we’re prioritizing the areas most important to you and your child, that’s why we work with you to create and adjust your child’s treatment plan according to your family’s unique needs.
How We Help 2E Children at TheraPlay LA
Our services for 2E learners include…
Occupational Therapy
Sensory integration strategies
Executive functioning skill building
Emotional regulation support
Motor planning and coordination development
Feeding and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Support for selective eating and oral motor challenges
Addressing structural airway issues that impact feeding, breathing, and speech
Speech Therapy
Social skills support
Bolstering receptive and expressive language
Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Care
Working closely with psychologists, educators, speech-language pathologists, ENTs, and dentists
Ensuring a comprehensive, coordinated approach
Strengths-Based Intervention
Using a child’s passions and talents to motivate growth
Encouraging curiosity and confidence while addressing challenges
Why Choose TheraPlay LA for 2E Support?
Deep expertise in child development, sensory integration, and neurodiversity
Personalized, child-centered care plans
Collaborative approach with families and other professionals
Respect and understanding for each child’s unique profile
We believe 2E children don’t need to “just fit in”—they deserve to shine. Our mission is to help every child reach their full potential by nurturing their strengths and supporting their challenges.