Twice-exceptional (2e) clients — those who are intellectually gifted while also living with a co-occurring neurodevelopmental condition such as ADHD, autism, or a specific learning disorder — are among the most frequently misunderstood populations in clinical assessment. Their cognitive strengths often mask genuine areas of difficulty, producing missed or delayed diagnoses, while those same difficulties can obscure exceptional ability that goes unrecognized and unsupported.

This 1.25-hour course, drawn from a clinical interview with neuropsychologist Dr. Megan Hellman on the Testing Psychologist Podcast, introduces mental health professionals to the conceptual and practical foundations of 2e assessment. Participants will examine how giftedness is defined both quantitatively and qualitatively, how frameworks such as Dabrowski’s overexcitabilities and the Highly Sensitive Person construct relate to giftedness — and where their empirical support is limited — and how cognitive strengths can compensate for and conceal co-occurring conditions during standardized testing. Particular emphasis is placed on a process-oriented, story-driven assessment approach: attending to how a client arrives at a score rather than the score alone, distinguishing clinical needs from preferences, and recognizing the subtle discrepancy patterns that signal autism or learning disorders within high-ability profiles. The material reflects a blend of contemporary research and experienced clinical judgment, with explicit attention to the boundaries of the current evidence base.

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In her early work with autistic children and their families, Dr. Helmen became increasingly aware of how difficult and disorienting the diagnostic process could be. This awareness shaped her professional mission: to provide a more informed, compassionate, and empowering introduction to neurodevelopmental understanding. Dr. Helmen’s approach combines clinical expertise and research-backed strategies with genuine connection and a sense of humor. After more than a decade of clinical practice within medical systems, she founded Developmental Discoveries to offer a more humanized and family-centered model of service. The practice is built on ensuring that children feel welcomed and understood, while caregivers gain meaningful insight into their child’s strengths, struggles, and opportunities for growth.

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• Clinic website: developmental-discoveries.com

Jeremy Sharp is a licensed psychologist and the Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that he founded in 2009 and has grown to over 20 clinicians. Dr. Sharp earned his undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting his Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, he specializes in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Sharp provides private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

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