Unmasking the Neurodivergent Experience

Sam Young, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual  enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional, neurodivergent, and  gifted students and their families. Mr. Sam is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. As an ADHD learner, he has a tremendous understanding of, experience in, and respect for all things related to neurodiverse education.

In today's interview, we're covering:

• Sam’s experience of the ADHD diagnosis
• Using a strength-based approach in education
• Defining twice exceptionality, and the three ways 2E people mask
• Masking for 2E folks compared to autistics
• How we define giftedness
• Why school may not match 2E needs

Show notes and transcript at: https://www.neurodiverging.com/education-for-the-gifted-neurodivergent-child-with-sam-young/

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