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Neurodiversity Podcast2E Or Not 2E: The Nuts and Bolts of Twice-Exceptionality (reprise)Many brilliant young people experience the dichotomy of disability layered on top of their intelligence. It's called twice-exceptionality, or 2e for short. What are the common misconceptions about twice-exceptional individuals? How do traditional models fall short when identifying the learning disabilities of our brightest kids? And why is early recognition so pivotal? Emily talks with Dr. Danika Maddocks, a psychologist, parent coach, and founder of the Gifted Learning Lab, about the intricacies of twice-exceptionality, in childhood and beyond. This is part of our end-of-year recap, and one of our most downloaded episodes. For information about the variety...
2025-12-1935 min
Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)9. Power Struggles with Neurodivergent Kids: Beyond the Battles, with Dr. Danika MaddocksWhy does your kid push back so hard, even over simple stuff? And how can you break free of these battles so life doesn't feel like a trek through molasses? Power struggles may be the bane of your existence, but they're also a glimpse into your kid's brain. Join me, Dr. Gila, and my guest, Dr. Danika Maddocks, an expert in parenting gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) kids, for a deep dive into this incredibly common (and incredibly frustrating!) parenting challenge.In this episode:What power struggles are actually telling you about your child’s ne...
2025-11-1838 min
Neurodiversity PodcastThe Self-Regulation Revolution: Mastering Executive FunctionEmily Kircher-Morris sits down with Sarah Kesty, an executive function coach and host of the Executive Function podcast, to talk about challenges and strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals with executive function and emotional regulation. They discuss offloading working memory, and ideas to help create an executive function-friendly environment at home and in the classroom. Sarah shares her three-phase coaching model and they talk about the importance of self-regulation in both academic and home settings. You'll learn how these approaches can transform the learning experience for students, and provide hope for educators and parents alike. TAKEAWAYS ...
2025-08-1538 min
Divergent ConversationsGiftedness (Part 4): Parenting 2e Kids: High Standards and Emotional NeedsIf you are the parent of a gifted or twice-exceptional (2e) child, you know the unique challenges and pressures these children face.In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, and Dr. Danika Maddocks, a gifted/2e parent coach and owner of The Gifted Learning Lab, discuss the complexities of raising and supporting gifted and 2e kids, including the internal and external pressures, the impact of growth vs. fixed mindsets, and the innovative strategies that can support these exceptional children.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode:
2024-12-061h 03
Parenting the Intensity056 - How Autonomy and Interests Transform Challenges - With Danika MaddocksWelcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"I had the pleasure of hosting Danika Maddocks again on the podcast.In this episode, we delve deep into how autonomy and kids' interests can be pivotal in overcoming challenges, especially for emotionally intense, gifted, and twice-exceptional children.Danika, a psychologist and founder of the Gifted Learning Lab, shared her valuable insights on how these approaches can benefit not only neurodivergent kids but all children. Here are some key takeaways:🔹 Leverage Autonomy to Promote Well-being: Autonomy is crucial for all kids but necessary for neurodivergent children. All...
2024-10-2228 min
Just Don't Eff Them Up44. Gifted and 2E KidsDanika Maddocks from the Gifted Learning Lab joins us this week to talk about gifted and twice exceptional kids. She brings a great perspective that our hosts very much relate to.
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2024-09-2654 min
Parenting the Intensity051 - Gifted and Twice Exceptional Kids - With Danika MaddocksWelcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"In this episode of "Parenting the Intensity," we dive deep into the topic of giftedness and twice exceptionality (2e) with our special guest Danika Maddocks. We discuss the complexities of identifying giftedness and 2e in emotionally intense children. Danika shares her expertise in supporting gifted and twice exceptional kids and offers valuable insights for parents navigating this unique parenting journey. Join us as we unravel the nuances of giftedness, 2e, and provide valuable resources for supporting these exceptional but challenging children. You won't want to miss this enlightening discussion!"So...
2024-08-2025 min
Neurodiversity Podcast2E Or Not 2E: The Nuts and Bolts of Twice-ExceptionalityMany brilliant young people experience the dichotomy of disability layered on top of their intelligence. It's called twice-exceptionality, or 2e for short. What are the common misconceptions about twice-exceptional individuals? How do traditional models fall short when identifying the learning disabilities of our brightest kids? And why is early recognition so pivotal? Emily talks with Dr. Danika Maddocks, a psychologist, parent coach, and founder of the Gifted Learning Lab, about the intricacies of twice-exceptionality, in childhood and beyond. This is an encore presentation of the conversation, originally published in October 2023. Get signed up for the live, free...
2024-07-0435 min
Neurodiversity Podcast2E Or Not 2E: The Nuts and Bolts of Twice-ExceptionalityMany brilliant young people experience the dichotomy of disability layered on top of their intelligence. It's called twice-exceptionality, or 2e for short. What are the common misconceptions about twice-exceptional individuals? How do traditional models fall short when identifying the learning disabilities of our brightest kids? And why is early recognition so pivotal? Emily talks with Dr. Danika Maddocks, a psychologist, parent coach, and founder of the Gifted Learning Lab, about the intricacies of twice-exceptionality, in childhood and beyond. Here's a link to the free course about power struggles from Danika Maddocks. Learn more about 2e...
2023-10-0535 min