TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
TPP 326: Educator Sam Young on Reimagining Socializing for Twice-Exceptional Students
Apr 11, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Sam Young, a neurodivergent educator with ADHD and director of Young Scholars Academy, dives into the evolving social lives of twice-exceptional students. He highlights how technology has reshaped peer connections and offers strategies for parents to support their kids through social challenges. Sam emphasizes the importance of mentorship and nurturing a strengths-based approach to social skills. He also introduces innovative methods to foster confidence and community, all while celebrating the unique strengths of neurodivergent youth.
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- The pandemic has reshaped socialization for neurodivergent children, necessitating an embrace of online connections over traditional interaction methods.
- Effective support for neurodivergent kids in social settings hinges on fostering their strengths through engaging, interest-based activities and environments.
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