Gifted and twice-exceptional youth mental health
Los Alamos County
Summary
Gifted kids who aren't identified can face bullying, anxiety, substance abuse, and worse — and private testing can cost $3,000, making identification a socioeconomic equity issue. The council discussed parent support groups (SENG) and universal testing as fixes.
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Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private gifted assessments run about $3,000, a barrier for working families.
Gifted and neurodivergent kids and their families, if identification and support improve.
Currently unidentified gifted kids, especially in lower-income families, who fall through the cracks.
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