Masked Potentials, Hidden Struggles? A Scoping Review of Twice-Exceptional Individuals’ Transition to Employment

This study examined the transition of twice-exceptional (2E) individuals from education to employment. Despite a growing focus on inclusive practices, the area of (special) education-to-work transition is still far under-researched, especially on 2E individuals. To identify challenges and success fa...

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Main Authors: Ruben Heuving, John Exalto, Alexander Minnaert
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/14/4/212
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description This study examined the transition of twice-exceptional (2E) individuals from education to employment. Despite a growing focus on inclusive practices, the area of (special) education-to-work transition is still far under-researched, especially on 2E individuals. To identify challenges and success factors in this transition, a scoping review method was used. Our review revealed a paucity of targeted studies on the transition of 2E individuals to work. Four relevant studies, focusing primarily on higher education, emphasized strengths-based approaches and multi-stakeholder support to facilitate transitions. The findings underscore the need for tailored interventions and supportive environments, addressing both individual strengths and (environmental) barriers. Further research is essential in view of effective interventions to bridge the gap between education and employment for 2E individuals.
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spelling doaj-art-adc4f1b5f1f54149ad2d7fbac86b4d2f2025-08-20T03:13:50ZengMDPI AGSocial Sciences2076-07602025-03-0114421210.3390/socsci14040212Masked Potentials, Hidden Struggles? A Scoping Review of Twice-Exceptional Individuals’ Transition to EmploymentRuben Heuving0John Exalto1Alexander Minnaert2Independent Researcher, 1072 CD Amsterdam, The NetherlandsFaculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Nieuwenhuis Institute, University of Groningen, 9712 TJ Groningen, The NetherlandsFaculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Nieuwenhuis Institute, University of Groningen, 9712 TJ Groningen, The NetherlandsThis study examined the transition of twice-exceptional (2E) individuals from education to employment. Despite a growing focus on inclusive practices, the area of (special) education-to-work transition is still far under-researched, especially on 2E individuals. To identify challenges and success factors in this transition, a scoping review method was used. Our review revealed a paucity of targeted studies on the transition of 2E individuals to work. Four relevant studies, focusing primarily on higher education, emphasized strengths-based approaches and multi-stakeholder support to facilitate transitions. The findings underscore the need for tailored interventions and supportive environments, addressing both individual strengths and (environmental) barriers. Further research is essential in view of effective interventions to bridge the gap between education and employment for 2E individuals.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/14/4/212twice-exceptional (2E)giftedness and disabilitieseducation-work transitioninclusive workplacesstrengths-based approachunderidentification
spellingShingle Ruben Heuving
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Masked Potentials, Hidden Struggles? A Scoping Review of Twice-Exceptional Individuals’ Transition to Employment
Social Sciences
twice-exceptional (2E)
giftedness and disabilities
education-work transition
inclusive workplaces
strengths-based approach
underidentification
title Masked Potentials, Hidden Struggles? A Scoping Review of Twice-Exceptional Individuals’ Transition to Employment
title_full Masked Potentials, Hidden Struggles? A Scoping Review of Twice-Exceptional Individuals’ Transition to Employment
title_fullStr Masked Potentials, Hidden Struggles? A Scoping Review of Twice-Exceptional Individuals’ Transition to Employment
title_full_unstemmed Masked Potentials, Hidden Struggles? A Scoping Review of Twice-Exceptional Individuals’ Transition to Employment
title_short Masked Potentials, Hidden Struggles? A Scoping Review of Twice-Exceptional Individuals’ Transition to Employment
title_sort masked potentials hidden struggles a scoping review of twice exceptional individuals transition to employment
topic twice-exceptional (2E)
giftedness and disabilities
education-work transition
inclusive workplaces
strengths-based approach
underidentification
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/14/4/212
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