Educational Psychologist - Cheryl Klynhans

14/11/2025

Welcome to Nebula College, in the East of Pretoria. Here we provide a stimulating yet supportive environment to cultivate creative productivity in the intellectually gifted child. Find out more at https://nebulacollege.co.za/

10/11/2025

06/11/2025

Excellent, spot-on article! So much more understanding is needed.

By Nicola Killops There is a quiet crisis in South Africa: gifted children falling through the cracks because so few people truly understand what giftedness looks like. We tend to imagine giftedness as perfect grades and calm confidence. We picture a child who intuitively excels at everything. Meanw...

14/10/2025

Twice-exceptional students (also known as 2e children or students) are among the most under-identified and underserved population in schools. The reason Twice-exceptional students are intellectually gifted children who have one or more learning disabilities. Learn about common characteristics and ho...

15/07/2025

Most kids, regardless of neurotype, have big, messy emotions, including some major tantrums, as they calibrate to life. This is just part of growing up. However, if you have a gifted child with emotional overexcitability (OE), the word “intense” may feel like a massive understatement. For this

27/03/2025

The great benefits of differently-wired brains! 🧠☺️

A Personal Perspective: For all the talk about neurodiversity in recent years we've precious little to show. It's time for a paradigm shift that gets this thing moving.

10/03/2025

An excellent workshop that gives deeper understanding to what Giftedness really is all about.

10/03/2025

What does 2e really mean?

Twice-exceptional, or 2e kids have exceptional ability but also disability. They may have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or another learning disorder. And they have a unique set of issues that need addressing.

07/03/2025

A different approach, specific to parenting 2e children, that you may find refreshing and useful with your children.

One of my favorite things to do is to positively reframe. Give me anything your 2e kid did or does, and I’ll find a way to look at it through a positive lens. Contrary to the oft-said sentiment that 2e kids “are lazy,” “don’t work hard enough,” “or “aren’t meeting their potential,....

26/02/2025

CO-READING

Just some of the many benefits of co-reading with your child at home!

If you are concerned about your child's reading skills, contact me to discuss what steps can be taken to assess and support your child in this essential skill.

In 20 minutes you complete a screening, receive a tailored report to better understand your child's learning style, and get specific tips to help guide your child.