Welcome to the GiftedBecoming™ Approach

Home of the Behavioral Neurodivergent Learning Framework

At GiftedBecoming™, we understand that some minds experience the world differently — thinking deeply, feeling intensely, and processing information with remarkable complexity. Traditional learning and performance strategies often miss the mark because they’re built for the “average” learner, not for those who learn in more layered, nuanced ways.

Our approach is different.

GiftedBecoming™ isn’t about forcing you to fit conventional methods. It’s about understanding your cognitive style and using your depth of thought as an advantage. Whether you’ve been formally identified as gifted, suspect you may be, or simply know you process the world differently, this is a space where your way of thinking is not just accepted — it’s celebrated.

Rooted in Radical Behaviorism

Our framework honors both observable behaviors and private experiences — thoughts, emotions, and internal dialogue — without treating them as vague “mindset” factors. We see them as behaviors that can be shaped, reinforced, and aligned with your goals.

Instead of chasing motivational buzzwords, we focus on measurable change:

  • Stimulus control to set the stage for success

  • Reinforcement to strengthen productive patterns

  • Response effort strategies that make the right action easier

What You’ll Learn with GiftedBecoming™

  • Navigate and leverage internal verbal behaviors like self-talk and thought spirals

  • Implement self-monitoring and shaping techniques that work with — not against — your deep-thinking style

  • Build adaptive responses to situations that once triggered stress or anxiety

  • Boost confidence and performance in testing, learning, and professional settings

Why This Work Matters

For decades, people assumed that quick learners didn’t need help with studying or test-taking. But what happens when someone who’s never struggled in school suddenly faces a high-pressure exam and doesn’t know how to prepare?

That’s the problem GiftedBecoming™ was built to solve.

Your depth of thought is your strength — and we’re here to help you use it.

What Is Behavioral Neurodivergent Learning?

A pioneering applied framework that blends behavior science, emotional insight, and gifted/neurodivergent cognition to help deep thinkers thrive — especially in high-stakes performance settings like exams, advanced learning, and decision-making.

Why GiftedBecoming™ Is Behavior-Analytic — Not Mentalistic

We ground our work in the philosophy of radical behaviorism. We recognize that internal events like overthinking and worry are real experiences — but we analyze them as behaviors shaped by your history and environment, not hidden causes.

Our strategies target what works: stimulus control, reinforcement, and shaping adaptive responses. No vague “mindset shifts.” Just actionable science.

About the Creator

Lisangelee Velazquez, M.S. is the founder of GiftedBecoming™ and the creator of the Behavioral Neurodivergent Learning framework.

She holds a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis and has professional experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) supporting neurodiverse learners and their families. As both a deep-thinking learner and a behavior science professional, she bridges the gap between clinical research, emotional insight, and practical study strategies.

Her mission is simple:

To help deep-thinking minds succeed — without compromising their brilliance.

GiftedBecoming™ and Behavioral Neurodivergent Learning™ are trademarks of Lisangelee Velazquez. All rights reserved.

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FAQ’s

  • GiftedBecoming™ is the first study and success system created for gifted and deep-thinking learners who struggle with overthinking on exams. We provide tools, strategies, and research-backed resources to help you succeed without shrinking your brilliance.

  • Our tools are designed for gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodivergent adults preparing for high-stakes exams. If you’ve ever felt “too analytical,” “too deep,” or “too emotional” for traditional test prep, you’re in the right place.

  • It’s a practical resource to help you reset your mindset before and during studying or testing. The toolkit focuses on confidence, emotional regulation, and simplified decision-making strategies so you can show what you truly know.

  • Not at all! While GiftedBecoming™ was built with gifted and twice-exceptional learners in mind, anyone who struggles with test anxiety, overthinking, or perfectionism can benefit from our resources.

  • No. While we started with the BCBA® exam, these tools can help anyone preparing for high-stakes standardized tests—whether in school, professional certification, or other exams.

  • You can download free resources, share our work with others, or make a donation to support our mission of changing how gifted minds succeed on exams.

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