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Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply passionate about supporting neurodivergent learners, this blog is your go-to resource for all things related to strength-based education and fostering a community of belonging.
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Illuminating Interviews- Dr. Lamb
I always say Siobhan may be the important person that you don’t yet know.
Dr. Siobhan Lamb is hands-down one of the most thought-provoking individuals that I have the pleasure of knowing in the fields of cognitive diversity and education.
Go grab your notebook and be prepared to be inspired as we explore:
-Recommendations for supporting neurodiverse kiddos
-Perspectives that expand our collective understanding of neurodiversity
-Support from someone who knows what it is to live with a dual diagnosis
More Diversity In Neurodiversity
MLK Jr. Day has me thinking…
Much like girls, people of color are wildly underserved in twice-exceptional education, gifted education, and the broader neurodiversity community.
Why? I ask myself.
The answer: profiling and societal expectations.
Illuminating Interviews- Asst. Adj. Professor Alina Kislenko
Neurodivergent kids often have pretty wild ideas. The way we respond to those ideas may be more important than we think.
Illuminating Interviews- Teresa Nair
"enrich not only your experience with your child, but your ability to experience your child"
- Teresa Nair
Illuminating Interviews- Dr. Lin Lim
Did you know that this is how brains intake information?
Start using this advice today!
Join me as we learn from one of the leading experts in the neuroscience field!
Discover:
-How brains intake information
-TOP priorities for parent support at home!
Illuminating Interviews- Dr. Marcy Dann
While our differently-wired learners are all so unique, there are non-negotiables that, when understood, will ensure that they THRIVE!
Tune in here and learn from Dr. Marcy Dann, THE EXPERT on tapping into students’ strengths and interests to support them and help them self-actualize.
Discover:
Recommendations for supporting neurodiverse kiddos
Non-negotiables for twice-exceptional education
Understanding our child’s learning profile
Illuminating Interviews- Dr. Siobhan Lamb
Join me as we learn from one of the leading experts on neurodiversity, Dr. Lamb.
Watch to glean some:
Recommendations for supporting neurodiverse kiddos
Perspectives that expand our collective understanding of neurodiversity
Support from someone who knows what is to live with a dual diagnosis
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