This is a talk about people that are twice exceptional which can take many forms. A person could be very intelligent while dealing with Learning Disabilities that would be twice exceptional

Dr. Jim Russell (aka Dr. Jim) is a Licensed Counselor working in clinical practice with people who are very bright but who have learning differences. He works with a wide range of "human beings" from preschoolers to seniors. He is a Department of Elementary And Secondary Education (DESE) Certified School Psychological Examiner for the State of Missouri. Dr. Jim instructed graduate students in both the departments of education and counseling. He is presently an Adjunct Instructor at Washington University, and he has been an instructor at Webster University, the University of Missouri, and at the St. Louis Community College.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx