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Episode 99: Improving the Anxious Lives of Neurodivergent Kids

Episode 99: Improving the Anxious Lives of Neurodivergent Kids

Contouring classrooms to be neurodiversity-friendly.

Anxiety, ASD, Assessment, Autism, Education, Neurodiversity, TestingDave MorrisOctober 15, 2021anxiety, ASD, education

Episode 90: Neurodiversity at University - The Transition to College

Episode 90: Neurodiversity at University - The Transition to College

An episode to help neurodivergent people transition from high school to college.

Assessment, Education, Gifted, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Self-Advocacy, TestingDave MorrisJuly 29, 2021adulthood, neurodiversity, college, education, gifted, testing

Episode 70: Understanding Autism Diagnosis and Assessment

Episode 70: Understanding Autism Diagnosis and Assessment

We look at the process of autism evaluation for gifted kids.

2e, Assessment, Autism, Gifted, TestingDave MorrisOctober 29, 2020autism, gifted, 2e, assessment, psychology

Episode 69: Sifting Through IQ - What We Know About Intelligence

Episode 69: Sifting Through IQ - What We Know About Intelligence

What is intelligence? Is it really more than IQ? If so, what?

Assessment, Gifted, IQ, Testing, NeurodiversityDave MorrisOctober 14, 2020IQ, intelligence, myths, psychology, gifted, neurodiversity

Episode 53: Processing Speed - Why Some Kids Are Faster Than Others

Episode 53: Processing Speed - Why Some Kids Are Faster Than Others

What is processing speed, and why is it important? Why does it vary from child to child?

Assessment, Executive Functioning, IQDave MorrisFebruary 19, 2020psychology, IQ, Processing Speed

Episode 50: Bright & Early - A Story of Radical Acceleration

Episode 50: Bright & Early - A Story of Radical Acceleration

She was in college at age 13, and is now attending law school at 17.

Acceleration, Assessment, Education, Gifted, Parenting, HomeschoolingDave MorrisJanuary 8, 2020education, acceleration, gifted, IQ, parenting, homeschooling

Episode 44: Accurate Assessment for Twice-Exceptional Kids

Episode 44: Accurate Assessment for Twice-Exceptional Kids

Twice-Exceptionality is a relatively new concept. What have we learned about successfully identifying 2e kids?

2e, ADHD, Education, IQ, AssessmentDave MorrisOctober 16, 2019IQ, assessment, education, 2e

Episode 34: Early to the Starting Line: Acceleration Begins at Kindergarten

Episode 34: Early to the Starting Line: Acceleration Begins at Kindergarten

Gifted kids are often ready to start school before their neurotypical peers.

Acceleration, Assessment, Education, IQ, ParentingDave MorrisJune 12, 2019acceleration, gifted, education