Dual Exceptional
Easy Read
Easy Read
Dual exceptional means you are very good at some things, and you also have a disability.
You can be very creative or good at puzzles.
You might know a lot about one thing.
You may also have a learning difference, like dyslexia.
Or you may be autistic.
Your skills can sometimes hide your disability.
You might read the words but not understand them.
Sometimes, your disability can make it hard to see what you are good at.
You might find talking hard, but you still want to tell good stories.
Knowing about abilities helps grown-ups help a child at school and home.
If you need help at school, you can ask a teacher for help.
Jamie is 11 years old.
Jamie is an example of someone who is dual exceptional.
He loves learning about one TV show.
His teacher says he remembers the show very well.
He has time at school to write about it.
A good place to learn can help you.
This is different for everyone.
Every child is different.
Some things are easy.
Other things are hard.
That’s okay.
We all learn in different ways.
If you are worried about your health or learning, talk to a teacher, doctor, or health visitor.
This Easy Read was created in October 2025
Review date: October 2028
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Reference
Photosymbols Ltd (2026) The Easy Read Standard: An Evidence-Based Framework for Accessible Information. Version 1.0. January 2026. Developed by Photosymbols Ltd
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