Member since December 2024
Julie F. Skolnick, M.A., J.D. is the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, where she passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors twice-exceptional (2e) adults, trains educators, and advises professionals on how to bring out the best in 2e individuals. Her mission is to help raise self-confidence in 2e students, clients, and employees by focusing on strengths and fostering understanding.
Julie is the author of the award-winning book, Gifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice-Exceptional Child (TarcherPerigee), a beloved resource praised by parents, educators, and 2e adults alike for its insightful, practical guidance.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Julie’s presentations are both inspirational and deeply engaging, often leaving audiences with the heartfelt reaction, “I feel seen!” She hosts The Haystack, a membership community for 2e adults, as well as the Gifted and Distractible Course and Community. Julie also leads book studies for educators and publishes Gifted & Distractible, a free weekly newsletter filled with resources and reflections for the 2e community.
When she’s not advocating for the 2e population, Julie and her husband are busy raising their three twice-exceptional kids—who keep them on their toes and laughing out loud!
Based in Maryland, USA, Julie works with clients and audiences from all around the world, bringing warmth, expertise, and a heartfelt commitment to the global 2e community.
Julie’s passion lies in unlocking the potential of twice-exceptional (2e) individuals and helping them thrive in environments that often overlook their unique strengths. Driven by both personal experience and professional expertise, she is deeply committed to guiding parents, educators, and 2e adults to see beyond the challenges and recognize the brilliance within. Julie believes that understanding is the foundation for growth, and through compassionate advocacy, tailored strategies, and strength-based approaches, she empowers others to create spaces where 2e individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. Her work isn’t just a profession—it’s a heartfelt mission to inspire confidence, celebrate neurodiversity, and foster a sense of belonging for those who often feel misunderstood.
Based on more than a decade supporting 2e adults, this session explores self-identity, communication, productivity, and fulfillment. Learn how to navigate relationships, career, and community while embracing complexity and creating meaning.
Challenging behavior in gifted and 2e students can lead to conflict between adults. This talk equips participants with actionable ways to build effective, compassionate communication strategies that enhance collaboration and support for twice-exceptional learners.
“Easy things are hard and hard things are easy.” Explore the overlap and differences between gifted and ADHD profiles and why context and environment matter. Includes research, advocacy tools, and strategies for building connection and confidence in 2e learners.
An in-depth explanation of Julie’s Cycle for Success framework—tailored for both parents and educators—focused on reframing challenges and building proactive, supportive plans for 2e learners.
An eye-opening and practical session that explores why 2e individuals often experience big emotions and seemingly out-of-sync reactions. With insight, warmth, and real-world examples, Julie unpacks the brain-based reasons behind emotion regulation challenges—and offers a clear, compassionate formula for responding with intention. Perfect for both parents and 2e adults, this session brings clarity, connection, and strategies to support calm at home, in the classroom, and beyond.
Based on more than a decade supporting 2e adults, this session explores self-identity, communication, productivity, and fulfillment. Learn how to navigate relationships, career, and community while embracing complexity and creating meaning.
Challenging behavior in gifted and 2e students can lead to conflict between adults. This talk equips participants with actionable ways to build effective, compassionate communication strategies that enhance collaboration and support for twice-exceptional learners.
“Easy things are hard and hard things are easy.” Explore the overlap and differences between gifted and ADHD profiles and why context and environment matter. Includes research, advocacy tools, and strategies for building connection and confidence in 2e learners.
An in-depth explanation of Julie’s Cycle for Success framework—tailored for both parents and educators—focused on reframing challenges and building proactive, supportive plans for 2e learners.
An eye-opening and practical session that explores why 2e individuals often experience big emotions and seemingly out-of-sync reactions. With insight, warmth, and real-world examples, Julie unpacks the brain-based reasons behind emotion regulation challenges—and offers a clear, compassionate formula for responding with intention. Perfect for both parents and 2e adults, this session brings clarity, connection, and strategies to support calm at home, in the classroom, and beyond.
