Is My Child Gifted, Disabled, or Both? Signs of Twice-Exceptionality Parents Often Miss
What Is Twice-Exceptionality? Twice-exceptionality can be challenging to spot! A twice-exceptional child’s gifts may mask the...
Strategic Education & Career Niche Construction
Finding the environment where "different" is an asset
Strategic Guidance for School and Degree Selection
For gifted and 2e students, the "best" school is rarely the one at the top of the league tables. Research consistently shows that academic results are primarily driven by the quality of individual support, not the prestige of the institution. The most critical variable for long-term success and mental well-being is cultural fit.
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Career Guidance & Niche Construction
Career planning isn't about forcing yourself to fit a standard mold; it's about niche construction—shaping a career that actually fits you. Using Baum's Suite of Tools, we map out your unique strengths and specific needs to find the "sweet spot" where you can thrive. Instead of trying to fix your struggles, we use these tools to design a workspace and a role that celebrates your brain's architecture. It's a practical, simple way to move from burnout to a career that finally feels like home.
What We Offer
Cultural Fit Assessment
Moving beyond NAPLAN scores to evaluate how a school’s social climate and teaching philosophy align with a student’s specific neurodivergent profile.
2e-Specific Guidance
Specialist advice on the suitability of Catholic vs. independent private schools for students juggling high potential with neurodivergence.
Niche Construction
Helping students and career changers select jobs not just by interest, but by "niche construction"—shaping a path that plays to their strengths while bypassing known barriers.
Transition Planning
Bespoke roadmaps for the high-stakes shifts from primary to high school, or high school to the autonomy of university life.
The Perspective
Drawing on lived experience and clinical expertise, Olivia helps families bypass the "trial and error" of school selection, replacing it with strategic clarity and authentic empathy.
Investment & Logistics
Strategic Education & Career Niche Construction
$250 / hour (No minimum)
Location
Available at my rooms in the inner west, at your location in the inner west (in-person recommended), or online via Zoom
2e School Training & Workshops
Starting at $500 / hour
Baum’s Suite of Tools
$3,000 (Includes interviews, 2e profile, and strategy session)
Take the First Step
Choosing a school or degree is one of the most significant financial and emotional investments you will make. Let’s ensure it’s the right one.
Our Insights
What Does Twice-Exceptional (2e) Mean? A Guide for Australian Parents
What Does Twice-Exceptional Mean? A twice-exceptional, or 2e, child is both gifted or highly capable and neurodivergent or li...
What Accommodations Are Twice-Exceptional People Entitled to?
“I spoke to the school, but they said my marks are too good for adjustments…” “Her teacher says he’s ‘old-school’ and doesn’t...