"Just because a child is performing on an average way doesn't mean that we get to ignore the potential that they have" Debbie Reber.
In today's episode we welcome Debbie Reber, MA CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting who is also a parenting activist, bestselling author, and a speaker. We explore the world of gifted children, their unique strengths, and the challenges they face. Our discussion focuses on various aspects of giftedness, including intelligence, academics, creativity, artistic talent, and leadership. We also address the importance of recognizing and supporting gifted kids with vision issues and neurodiversity, ensuring they have the proper resources to reach their full potential. Debbie offers valuable insights on twice-exceptional learners, neurodiverse children, and embracing neurodiversity for the well-being and success of gifted children.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
(13:24) What does Neurodivergence and Twice Exceptionality mean?
(16:28) Recognizing when my kid is gifted but also needs support.
(17:26) Why our educational system needs an urgent update to also attend neurodivergent kids’ needs.
(22:37) Non-linear brain development: learning how to NOT stress out about learning curves.
(23:36) Dealing with close ones who don’t understand the benefits of home schooling for neurodivergent kids.
(28:43) Changes in the landscape of neurodivergence over the past years and what to expect in the future.
(33:21)“What we want to do is provide information and support, so people with learning disabilities can navigate the world feeling not disable in certain environments…”
(35:44) Owning neurodivergence: fixing mode or support mode?
(38:36) Teachers should be our allies. Providing them with tips and suggestions on how to manage our especial kids is crucial. Remember: everyone’s working towards the same goal.
(43:31) Sometimes school isn’t going to fulfill all the intellectual needs of our especial kids. “Help your child to spent as much time at home in that zone of genius”.
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