Episode 59: The Stealth Nature of Dyslexia

We’re taking a deeper dive into dyslexia with Dr. Dan Peters from the Summit Center in California.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, Parenting, DyslexiaDave MorrisMay 13, 2020Dyslexia, education, 2e

Episode 58: Preparing for Post-Pandemic Recovery

The coronavirus quarantine is considered a pre-trauma event. So, what is the actual trauma event? Christine Fonseca is our guest.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, Homeschooling, ParentingDave MorrisApril 21, 2020parenting, gifted, covid-19, coronavirus, education, homeschooling

Episode 57: The Stresses of Sheltering in Place

Dealing with the hassles of hunkering down.

ADHD, Counseling, Education, Empathy, Gifted, Homeschooling, ParentingDave MorrisApril 3, 2020anxiety, stress, ADHD, covid-19, counseling, education

Episode 55: Gifted Boys - Behind the Mask of Masculinity

Changing the way neurodiverse boys look at manhood and masculinity.

Counseling, Creativity, Education, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 20, 2020counseling, gifted, diversity

Episode 54: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance

Pathological Demand Avoidance is a newer concept for many in the US, but it’s old hat for Harry Thompson.

ADHD, ASD, Education, Executive Functioning, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 4, 2020education, ADHD, ASD, parenting

Episode 52: Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking skills are developed when you don’t give kids all the answers.

2e, ADHD, EducationDave MorrisFebruary 5, 2020critical thinking, education, ADHD, 2e

Episode 51: The Crossroads of Academics and Art

The chasm between cognition and creativity makes it difficult to do both.

Education, Gifted, CreativityDave MorrisJanuary 22, 2020education, gifted, creativity

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

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

Episode 49: Looking Back - A Decade Ends and 2e Wins!

We look back at our most covered subject, 2e. It’s a special decade-ending episode of Mind Matters!

2e, ADHD, Autism, Education, Executive Functioning, Gifted, ASDDave MorrisDecember 19, 20192e, education, autism, ASD, gifted, ADHD

Episode 48: A Holiday Shopping and Celebration Guide

Shopping for high-ability kids is almost always challenging. We have some suggestions.

2e, Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisDecember 4, 2019gifted, 2e, education

Episode 47: How To Get Gifted Kids Talking

Parents, teachers, and counselors must promote better communication with, and between, gifted kids.

Counseling, Education, Parenting, Self-AdvocacyDave MorrisNovember 20, 2019communication, counseling, gifted, self-advocacy

Episode 46: Allowing For Uncertainty

Uncertainty and doubt play a huge role in teaching kids to be more certain and less doubtful.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisNovember 13, 2019gifted, IQ, education

Episode 45: Executive Functioning - The Building Blocks of Success

Let’s talk about executive functioning!

ADHD, Education, Executive FunctioningDave MorrisOctober 30, 2019adhd, executive functioning, education, self-advocacy

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 43: School Counseling - Gifted Kids Need It Too

How do counseling programs in public schools work for gifted students?

Education, Gifted, CounselingDave MorrisOctober 2, 2019education, counseling, gifted, IQ

Episode 42: The Fast Track to College

AP can help many kids get a big jump on higher ed.

Acceleration, 2e, Education, GiftedDave MorrisSeptember 18, 2019education, gifted, 2e, adulthood, acceleration

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