{"id":30960,"date":"2020-11-15T14:56:48","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T14:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.potentialplusuk.org\/?p=30960"},"modified":"2024-08-15T16:59:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T15:59:26","slug":"clearly-able-yet-complicated-might-your-child-have-dme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/2020\/11\/15\/clearly-able-yet-complicated-might-your-child-have-dme\/","title":{"rendered":"Clearly Able, Yet Complicated? \u2013 Might Your Child Have \u2018DME\u2019?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u2018Unusual\u2019 in both their potential <em>and<\/em> in their obstacles? Here is a simple guide to Dual or Multiple Exceptionality (DME).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Is your child (or student) clearly able to score really high marks, however something gets in the way of this happening? Do they struggle socially and find it difficult to make friends or join in with learning activities? Perhaps a professional diagnosis confirms these challenges \u2013 yet there is still a \u2018bright spark\u2019 who shines through?<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Dual and Multiple Exceptionality\u2019 is a rather intimidating phrase, but don\u2019t be put off. It simply describes the idea that, due to the challenges they face, an individual might really struggle to show their full potential.<\/p>\n<h3>What Does \u2018DME\u2019 Mean?<\/h3>\n<p>DME describes certain people who are very able or talented and have \u2018high learning potential\u2019. \u00a0Breaking down the phrase:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Dual<\/em> \u2013 two (including high learning potential)<\/li>\n<li><em>Multiple<\/em> \u2013 more than two (including high learning potential)<\/li>\n<li><em>Exceptionality<\/em> \u2013 ways of being exceptional or unusual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>we can see that \u2018Dual or Multiple Exceptional\u2019 simply means having two or more ways of being unusual. The term is usually used in the context of having an \u2018unusually\u2019 high potential for learning <em>and<\/em> a special educational need or disability (SEND). The term often used in the USA and some other countries for DME is \u20182E\u2019, or \u2018Twice Exceptional\u2019.<\/p>\n<h3>What is High Learning Potential?<\/h3>\n<p>The term \u2018High Learning Potential\u2019, is a way of describing children or young people who are &#8216;gifted&#8217;, &#8216;talented&#8217;, &#8216;more able&#8217; or &#8216;most able&#8217;. Within families, such children might be known as the \u2018bright sparks\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Why such a long name for it? Well, imagine your \u2018bright spark\u2019 has a disability and is therefore DME. Without the right support, it would be impossible for them to show what they are capable of. Therefore, unsupported, they only have the (untapped) <em>potential<\/em> to achieve their highest levels of learning.<\/p>\n<p>This is why the charity Potential Plus UK is so passionate that \u201c<em>high learning potential children need opportunities, challenge, resources and encouragement to fulfil their unique potential<\/em>.\u201d<sup>i<\/sup> This is \u2018doubly\u2019 true for a DME child.<\/p>\n<h3>What Counts As \u2018The Other Exceptionality\u2019?<\/h3>\n<p>There are many disorders and hurdles that fall under the DME umbrella. A key point, though, is that this is not a short-term problem, like having a bad couple of weeks. No; it involves a long-term \u2018exceptional\u2019 set of circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>For example, your child\u2019s DME might include a disorder like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). Perhaps a disability such as Dyslexia or Dyspraxia. Or a physical problem with vision or being unable to move as they would wish, due to motor skills challenges or any number of physical disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>On an emotional level, does your child face an underlying, ongoing daily struggle that is much bigger than the usual, temporary upsets of social difficulties and peer group stresses? Anxiety, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and depression are all too often seen in children with high learning potential. These kinds of long-term hurdles count as an \u2018exceptionality\u2019 when considering DME.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed guidance, see Potential Plus UK\u2019s \u00a0free Fact Sheet, <a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/F01-Dual-or-Multiple-Exceptionality.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">F01 Dual or Multiple Exceptionality<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>At Home, School or Home Education<\/h3>\n<p>It can be tricky to spot a child with DME because, despite the obstacles, their high learning potential means that they are still likely to be scoring fairly well in schoolwork. Scoring well \u201cdespite\u201d these hurdles can be exhausting, though, and is likely to leave them tired, emotional \u2013 and possibly disruptive. It is important to spot such children and support their physical, educational and emotional needs.<\/p>\n<p>nasen, the National Association for Special Educational Needs, points out that \u201c<em>It is increasingly recognised that the early identification of SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) has an important role to play in ensuring that children optimise their developmental and academic progress and that they feel included alongside their peers. However, there are some children whose needs are more difficult to identify. [Dual or Multiple Exceptionality.] This is a sub-section of the SEND community that does not always receive the attention it deserves and that can be easily misunderstood.<\/em>\u201d<sup>ii<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>As a teacher or home educator nurturing a young person with DME, Department of Education advice is also useful here: \u201c<em>It is not possible to meet all the needs of pupils with DME without addressing their academic strengths and creating opportunities for them to express their abilities.<\/em>\u201d<sup>iii<\/sup> So, build up the child\u2019s areas of weakness, yet also stretch their strengths to keep them interested, challenged and actively building critical resilience, self-esteem and positive mental well-being.<\/p>\n<h3>Super Success Stories!<\/h3>\n<p>DME children can grow to be some of our most insightful, successful and inspiring adults.<\/p>\n<p>nasen put it well when they talked about the late Professor Stephen Hawking, who was keen to develop resources for DME individuals. They described him as \u201csomebody who was known as much for his ability as his disability, he was arguably one of the most high-profile people with DME.\u201d DME can break barriers and inspire whole generations.<\/p>\n<p>There are many shining examples of DME successes, such as Stephen Wiltshire. Now a world-famous artist with an MBE, Stephen was born in London to West Indian parents and diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Later that year, he lost his father in an accident. Mute, Stephen did not learn to speak fully until he was nine \u2013 yet nowadays he ensures he talks to young people to attempt to motivate them beyond their apparent limitations. Stephen\u2019s motto is: \u201cDo the best you can and never stop\u201d. Surely this mindset can help other young people with DME as they see his incredible path to world-wide record breaker? (See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk\/biography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk\/biography<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/stephenwiltshire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/stephenwiltshire<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>Two other DME success stories \u2013 British Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds and Kim Peek (\u2018the original Rain Man\u2019 portrayed by Dustin Hoffman) \u2013 are told alongside Stephen Wiltshire\u2019s in the blog <a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/2018\/09\/10\/inspirational-figures-ellie-simmonds-stephen-wiltshire-and-kim-peek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inspirational Figures: For Dual or Multiple Exceptional Learners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This blog is part of a series\u00a0 on inspirational figures which includes <a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/2019\/11\/19\/inspirational-figures-remarkable-women-in-stem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Remarkable Women in STEM<\/a>; stories with elements of physical disability or society\u2019s hurdles that may particularly motivate a DME reader. The series can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/category\/inspirational-figures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inspirational Figures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>More Information<\/h3>\n<p>As a charity, Potential Plus UK supports the high attainment and positive wellbeing of high potential learners &#8211; including those with dual or multiple exceptionality. A variety of support is available, including many blogs and a huge range of advice sheets, most of which are free to download for both members and non-members. Some suggested high learning potential and DME resources include:<\/p>\n<p><em>Parent Advice Sheets <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/PA101-Introduction-to-High-Learning-Potential-250513.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA101 High Learning Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/product\/pa517-supporting-dual-or-multiple-exceptional-profile-high-learning-potential-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA517 Supporting Dual or Multiple Exceptional Profile High Learning Potential Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/product\/pa606-worry-and-anxiety-in-high-learning-potential-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA606 Worry and Anxiety in High Learning Potential Children<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>General Fact Sheets <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/F01-Dual-or-Multiple-Exceptionality.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">F01 Dual or Multiple Exceptionality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-and-HLP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">F05 Sensory Processing Disorder and High Learning Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder-and-HLP-Children.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">F07 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and High Learning Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Advice Sheets for Schools (or Home Educators) <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/product\/s601-high-learning-potential-with-special-educational-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S601 High Learning Potential with Special Educational Needs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/product\/s602-identifying-dual-or-multiple-exceptional-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S602 Identifying Dual or Multiple Exceptional Learners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/product\/s603-checklist-of-characteristics-of-dme-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S603 Checklist of Characteristics of DME Learners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30962\" src=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aiminghigh-stayingpositive_600.jpg\" alt=\"Skills Builder logos aiming high, staying positive\" width=\"600\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aiminghigh-stayingpositive_600-75x18.jpg 75w, https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aiminghigh-stayingpositive_600-125x30.jpg 125w, https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aiminghigh-stayingpositive_600-200x48.jpg 200w, https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aiminghigh-stayingpositive_600-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aiminghigh-stayingpositive_600-400x97.jpg 400w, https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aiminghigh-stayingpositive_600-500x121.jpg 500w, https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aiminghigh-stayingpositive_600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[i] <a href=\"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/PA101-Introduction-to-High-Learning-Potential-250513.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/PA101-Introduction-to-High-Learning-Potential-250513.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[ii] <a href=\"https:\/\/nasen.org.uk\/uploads\/assets\/17f00916-62a9-4cc5-bdd3fc1ea09f76ec\/DME-Stateof-play.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/nasen.org.uk\/uploads\/assets\/17f00916-62a9-4cc5-bdd3fc1ea09f76ec\/DME-Stateof-play.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[iii] Helping to find and support children with dual or multiple exceptionalities; Department for Education, 2008<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>About the author:<\/b>\u00a0<em>Gillie Ithell is a writer and editor for Potential Plus UK with a B.A. in Modern Languages &amp; Communication and further qualifications in mental health. Having worked internationally as content manager of classic board games and \u2018edutainment\u2019 software, Gillie now writes to inspire others like herself; on a daily journey with High Learning Potential.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Unusual\u2019 in both their potential and in their obstacles? Here is a simple guide to Dual or Multiple Exceptionality (DME). 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