Episodes — The Neurodiversity Podcast

Episodes

Episode 66: Misinformation, Misunderstandings, and Myths in Education

Episode 66: Misinformation, Misunderstandings, and Myths in Education

Some of the tenets of neurodiversity in education are on shifting ground.

Counseling, Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisSeptember 3, 2020gifted, education, counseling, parenting

Episode 65: A Talk With a 2e Pioneer

Episode 65: A Talk With a 2e Pioneer

Before twice-exceptionality had a name, it had an advocate. She is Dr. Susan Baum.

2e, Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisAugust 19, 20202e, gifted, education

Episode 64: The Ethos of Creativity

Episode 64: The Ethos of Creativity

Creativity: How to use it, how to sharpen it, how to teach it.

Creativity, Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisAugust 5, 2020creativity, gifted, education

Episode 63: Twice Exceptionality + Cultural Diversity = 3e

Episode 63: Twice Exceptionality + Cultural Diversity = 3e

Giftedness and twice-exceptionality are equally prevalent across all cultures, yet people of color are less often identified as gifted, and much less often identified as 2e.

2e, Diversity, Gifted, Parenting, Self-AdvocacyDave MorrisJuly 22, 2020gifted, diversity, 2e

Episode 62: Sticks and Stones - Neurodiversity and Bullying

Episode 62: Sticks and Stones - Neurodiversity and Bullying

How to handle a bully, and how to know when the bully is you.

Bullying, Counseling, Empathy, Gifted, Parenting, Self-AdvocacyDave MorrisJuly 8, 2020gifted, bullying, self-advocacy, counseling, parenting

Episode 61: Preparing for the SAT & ACT

Episode 61: Preparing for the SAT & ACT

Many universities won’t require SAT/ACT scores for admission next year. Will this temporary suspension become permanent? Help your future student prepare for testing.

2e, Education, Gifted, TestingDave MorrisJune 18, 2020education, testing, college, gifted

Episode 60: Is Online Education Our Future?

Episode 60: Is Online Education Our Future?

Covid-19 has forced us to reconsider almost every aspect of our lives. Could education benefit from this self-examination?

2e, Education, Gifted, Homeschooling, ParentingDave MorrisJune 1, 2020education, homeschooling, 2e, gifted

Episode 59: The Stealth Nature of Dyslexia

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

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

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 56: Surviving and Thriving in Quarantine

Episode 56: Surviving and Thriving in Quarantine

Is your Covid-19 quarantine calm or calamitous? We’re hunkered down but ready to help.

Counseling, Creativity, Executive Functioning, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 25, 2020coronavirus, covid-19, psychology, gifted

Episode 55: Gifted Boys - Behind the Mask of Masculinity

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

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 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 52: Developing Critical Thinking Skills

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

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