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August 16, 2023 16 mins

We are thrilled to be joined again by the makers of Skylight Frame! Enjoy this podcast knowing  that we used it to get this one to you on time! :-) You can get yours too for TEN PERCENT OFF if you use the discount code: PeterShankman Enjoy!

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Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Our Guest today in their own words: Lisa M. Navarra, M.S. in Special Education, SDA, award-winning educator, behavior specialist and published author of children’s books, music and teacher resources provides powerful training and tools to help children self-regulate in school and at home. Lisa has been invited to speak at conferences, schools, libraries and organizations where she has transformed resistant learners into students who learn the skills in how to focus and believe in themselves! Lisa’s dedication to supporting schools and families extends beyond her books and resources and includes her podcast, “Student Success Beyond Expectations” Podcast and therapy dog Rosie! Check out Lisa’s resources and information at

https://childbehaviorconsulting.com. 

Reflecting on significant changes in education over the past decade, Lisa wonders how they have benefitted children. She shares her experiences dealing with parents of children with special needs or neurodiversity, highlighting the challenges they face. #SpecialEducation Today we learn more about the challenging work yet ahead. Enjoy!

[You are now safely here]

00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!

00:41 - Introducing and welcome Lisa Navarra 

05:21 - On Lisa’s journey of choosing a career in Special Education and behavior consulting

07:30 - On pedagogical paradigm shifts in teaching by focusing on teaching children how to learn and self-regulate via parents, teachers and even administrators #ASL

07:40 - On educators and parents learning cognitive skills, using positive self-talk #CBT

11:28 - Practical vs theoretical knowledge/help, and TikTok's impact on kids’ advice.

How do our subscribers find out more about you? 

Web:  https://childbehaviorconsulting.com

Socials: @LNavarraCBC on Facebook  X  YouTube and LisaNavarraEDU on INSTA

15:23 - Thank you Lisa, stay safe, stay well!

00:00 - 00OhHello hello? Beep beep beep hello there?! YEs, yoU. 

We are so happy that you are doing good, here & learning with us!! I’ll say it till I die.. 

ADHD and all forms of Neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. -Peter Shankman. And ooh-ooh now.. and just by the way, if you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

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TRANSCRIPT via Castmagic.io and then corrected.. mostly but somewhat. 

You're listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast, where we know that having Add or ADHD is a gift, not a curse.

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