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Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance
Episode 54
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance and how does it manifest among the neurodiverse? What can we do to educate parents, teachers, and counselors ab…
6 years, 6 months ago
Processing Speed: Why Some Kids Are Faster Than Others
Episode 53
Emily Kircher-Morris and Dr. Ellen Braaten discuss processing speed and why it's important. They also talk about when it's not so important, and why …
6 years, 7 months ago
Developing Critical Thinking Skills
Episode 52
When a child asks a question, do you just give them the answer? If so, you're missing an opportunity to help them develop critical thinking skills. O…
6 years, 7 months ago
The Crossroads of Academics and Art
Episode 51
Why is there a bright line between academia and the arts? Between cognition and creativity? Where should that line break down? Or should it? And, why…
6 years, 7 months ago
Bright and Early: A Story of Radical Acceleration
Episode 50
On episode 50 we talk with Haley Taylor Schlitz, a 17-year-old first-year law student who began college at age 13. We discuss her education experienc…
6 years, 8 months ago
Looking Back: A Decade Ends and 2e Wins!
Episode 49
As we move into the 2020s, we look back at some of the conversations we had in the two years of our podcast's history. While we covered a variety of …
6 years, 9 months ago
A Holiday Shopping and Celebration Guide
Episode 48
Shopping for the holidays can be a headache, but choosing the right gifts for high-ability kids is extra-challenging. Between meal planning and decor…
6 years, 9 months ago
How To Get Gifted Kids Talking
Episode 47
Often, gifted kids feel isolated and unable to find like-minded peers, so they end up lacking opportunities to socialize and communicate. Dr. Jean Pe…
6 years, 10 months ago
Allowing For Uncertainty
Episode 46
In this bonus episode, Emily Kircher-Morris talks about uncertainty and doubt. How can we help our kids be less afraid of uncertainty, and more comfo…
6 years, 10 months ago
Executive Functioning - The Building Blocks of Success
Episode 45
How can educators, counselors, and parents help neuro-diverse kids learn executive functioning skills? Gifted and twice-exceptional kids often lag wi…
6 years, 10 months ago