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Raising Lifelong LearnersBuilding Flexible Thinking Skills in Your Neurodivergent Child This week on the podcast, we dive into a topic close to the hearts of many parents and educators: helping neurodivergent kids build flexible thinking skills. Whether you’re parenting or teaching gifted, 2e, ADHD, autistic, or otherwise wonderfully-wired kiddos, you know that rigid thinking can turn even minor changes into big challenges. You’ll hear real-life stories, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to help you nurture adaptability—without forcing your kids to just “go with the flow.” Key takeaways from this episode: Validate Their Experience: Begin by acknowledgi...2025-07-3022 min
Cultivating Excellence PodcastEP 14: Gifted and Distractible Kids-Strengths Based ParentingLearn more: www.WithUnderstandingComesCalm.com where you can find a bunch of videos, blog posts, resources and a link to Julie's newsletter. She also has information about her services for gifted and 2E adults.Julie's Book, Gifted and Distractible https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/gifted-and-distractible/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withunderstandingcomescalmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieskolnick/Twitter: @JulieSkolnickLinkedIn: Julie Rosenbaum SkolnickYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieSkolnick2025-07-0255 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #134 Finding Calm with Brain Health - Julie F. SkolnickIn this compelling episode of the Create and Grow Your Brain Capital podcast, I sit down with Julie F. Rosenbaum Skolnick, M.A., J.D., Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC—a global leader in supporting and empowering the twice-exceptional (2e) community.🎧 Julie shares:Her deeply personal journey raising three 2e childrenWhy she created a strengths-based, empowering model for navigating giftedness and learning differencesHow her work has grown to serve parents, educators, and 2e adults around the worldThe inspiration behind her acclaimed book, Gifted and Distractible, and what’s next with her upcoming companion course🧠 Wit...2025-06-1130 min
The High Performance LifeThe Secrets To Raising 2e Kids, Mental Resilience, & Overcoming Obstacles | Julie SkolnickToday’s guest is Julie Skolnick! Julie is a nationally recognized expert on twice-exceptional children, or “2e” kids — those who are both gifted and face learning challenges like ADHD, anxiety, or autism. Julie is the author of Gifted and Distractible and the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, a global organization that supports parents, teachers, and clinicians working with neurodiverse kids. She’s helped thousands of families better understand the unique strengths and struggles that come with raising a child who doesn’t fit the mold. In this episode, we talk about what i...2025-06-1058 min
Creative Mind AudioThe complex experience of ADHD adults with Linda RoggliLinda Roggli is one of the speakers at the Let's Talk 2E Conference For Adults, hosted by Julie Skolnick.Her live presentation was titled Free to Be ADHD (and 2e).The site for the Conference summarizes:Linda Roggli is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), award-winning author and founder of the A-D-Diva Network for ADHD women 40-and-better. She is an internationally-recognized expert in midlife and senior ADHD. She co-founded the annual ADHD Women’s and ADHD Parents’ Palooza, two weeks of online conversation with 30+ ADHD experts. (adhdpalooza.com) She also crea...2025-03-1209 min
The Gifted PLaCeTalking with Gifted and Distractible Author- Julie SkolnickAuthor and creator of WithUnderstandingComesCalm.com, Julie Skolnick shares insights from her book, Gifted and Distractible. Join us as we explore the traits of twice-exceptional children and discuss strategies to better understand gifted that is sure to keep everyone calm. 2025-01-1046 min
TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenJulie Skonick On Understanding & Supporting Gifted and Distractible KidsThe conversation around twice exceptionality has advanced a lot in the past few years but there still exists substantial resistance and misunderstanding about what it means to be 2e. As my guest today, Julie Skolnick, writes about in her new book Gifted and Distractible, it’s a widely held misconception that intellectual ability and social and emotional success go hand in hand. Which is why kids who are gifted and have simultaneous learning differences like ADHD, Autism, or dyslexia—are often not fully seen and supported by parents, teachers, and themselves.In a world where these complex lear...2025-01-0939 minTILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenJulie Skolnick of With Understanding Comes Calm on Advocating for 2e KidsThis week I’m talking with Julie Skolnick, the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, an organization with a mission of empowering parents, educators, and professionals to bring out the best and raise self esteem in their twice exceptional (2e) children, students, clients, and themselves through education, tailor made strategies, and advocacy training.I initially reached out to Julie about having her on the show because she does a lot of in-the-classroom training, helping educators better understand and recognize their twice exceptional students and learn tools and strategies for supporting them. Because finding the right educational fit is...2025-01-0939 min
The Gifted MindTwice Exceptional: Giftedness and ADHDEver wonder how the characteristics of giftedness interact with those of other neurological differences? Come along with me as we delve into the experiences of "2e" students, specially with regards to those with a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Special thanks to guest star Julie Skolnick, the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm!
Link to article:
https://chadd.org/attention-article/giftedness-adhd-a-strengths-based-perspective-and-approach/
With Understanding Comes Calm:
www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com.2024-11-1122 min
Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 130a: Julie Skolnick of With Understanding Comes Calm on Advocating for 2e KidsJulie Skolnick, the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, shares tools and strategies for how parents can powerfully advocate for our kids and understand them as learners so we can show up as the best parent we can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-07-1246 minFull-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 130a: Julie Skolnick of With Understanding Comes Calm on Advocating for 2e KidsJulie Skolnick, the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, shares tools and strategies for how parents can powerfully advocate for our kids and understand them as learners so we can show up as the best parent we can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-07-1246 min
Creative Mind AudioGifted and Neurodivergent - How does our brainmind work differently?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecreativemind.substack.comThe first part of this episode is an excerpt from a Neurocuriosity Club Podcast episode:Megan Griffith asks her guest Jennifer Harvey Sallin "What do we need to know as gifted adults trying to navigate the world? I know there's not one piece of advice that's going to be a one size fits all."Jennifer Harvey Sallin, Founding Director of InterGifted: "First we have to know we're gifted... And that could sound like so simple... but it...2024-05-2003 min
The Gifted Ed PodcastEpisode 22: Gifted and Distractible with Julie SkolnickIn this episode, we welcome Julie Skolnick, author of Gifted and Distractible, to the Gifted Ed Podcast to explore giftedness and 2E(plus) profiles. We discuss various methods to better understand these profiles, as well as strategies to better support their needs.
Co-Hosts: Angel Van Howe and Meghan McCarthy
Co-Producers: Adam Metcalf and Jeff Westbrook
Original Music by Adam G-F
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Twice Exceptional: Teens Exploring and Living with NeurodiversityGifted and Distractible: 2eCate interviewed Julie Skolnick, founder of With Understanding Comes Care and author Gifted and Distractible. She talks about 2e kids and adults and strategies for their future.
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Vision Beyond SightGifted and Distractible: Bringing Out the Best in 2e Children and Adults with Julie Skolnick (Episode #91)Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Julie Skolnick, M.A., J.D., author and founder of With Understanding Comes Calm LLC, to talk about 2e (twice-exceptional) children and adults, how to identify gifted learners and their transitions and struggles in the current school system, and how her book Gifted and Distractible provides strategies to help teachers and parents (including 2e parents) to understand, support, advocate and bring out the best in neurodiverse students.
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with...2024-02-2942 min
Vision Beyond SightGifted and Distractible: Bringing Out the Best in 2e Children and Adults with Julie Skolnick (Episode #91)Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Julie Skolnick, M.A., J.D., author and founder of With Understanding Comes Calm LLC, to talk about 2e (twice-exceptional) children and adults, how to identify gifted learners and their transitions and struggles in the current school system, and how her book Gifted and Distractible provides strategies to help teachers and parents (including 2e parents) to understand, support, advocate and bring out the best in neurodiverse students. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with...2024-02-2942 min
Reframing Neurodiversity - ADHD Support For Women12. Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional ChildIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Julie Skolnick, author of Gifted and Distractible and a passionate advocate for twice-exceptional (2e) children. As a mother of 2e kids herself, Julie brings deep insight into the unique challenges and strengths of gifted children who also have learning differences. We explore how reframing giftedness can help parents and educators provide the support these children are silently craving. This conversation dives into why a strengths-based approach is critical and how simple shifts in communication can empower 2e kids to thrive.In this episode, we discuss:What giftedness really mean...2024-02-1230 min
Motherhood UnstressedNavigating ADHD School Stress: Julie Skolnick's ON Practical Strategies for Success for Gifted and Distractible KidsFor many kids, school generates stress and challenges beyond studying for tests and doing homework, especially for those with conditions like ADHD or sensory processing disorders. In this episode, join us as we delve into the world of "twice-exceptional" kids—intellectually gifted individuals with simultaneous learning differences. My guest, Julie F. Skolnick, MA, JD, is not just an expert but a parent to three twice-exceptional children. Through her service, With Understanding Comes Calm, she has supported and guided thousands facing similar journeys. Julie's new book, "GIFTED AND DISTRACTIBLE," unveils the unique challenges these remarkable kids face and pr...2024-01-2732 min
Simple FamiliesGifted and Distractible ft. Julie SkolnickThere are many misconceptions about what it means to be 'gifted'. Today's guest, Julie Skolnick, explains to us that giftedness usually comes with considerable challenges. She also shares ideas and insight on how to support and educate children who are gifted, but also have challenges (sometimes called twice-exceptional). LINKS
Julie's Book, Gifted and Distractible
Julie's Website, With Understanding Comes Calm
Episode with Ross Greene, founder of CPS and author of The Explosive Child
GHF Empowering Gifted Families
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Raising Lifelong LearnersRLL #226: Gifted and Distractible with Julie Skolnick In today’s episode, Colleen has the privilege to talk with Julie Skolnick about raising and providing the best environment for gifted and 2e children. Julie F. Rosenbaum Skolnick, M.A., J.D., Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains educators and advises professionals on how to bring out the best and raise self-confidence in their 2e students and clients. A prolific writer and beloved speaker, Julie hosts "The Haystack 2e Adult Membership Group" which welcomes all ‘2e adult needles,’ hosts Let’s Talk 2e! Parent Em...2024-01-0340 min
Gifted UnleashedGifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting & Advocating for your Twice Exceptional (inner ) Child! Meet Julie SkolnickFeeling misunderstood or out of place can be a common experience for twice-exceptional (2e) individuals. This episode of Gifted Unleashed welcomes Julie Skolnick, author of "Gifted and Distractible," to shed light on the unique challenges faced by this remarkable group. Driven by self-love and understanding, Julie navigates us through the wide spectrum of conditions under the 2e umbrella and the importance of focusing on the strengths of these individuals.Through an enriching conversation, we delve into the fascinating concept of 'masking', a coping mechanism often adopted by 2e individuals. Julie generously shares her "cycle for success" and...2023-12-1753 min
ADHD EssentialsGifted and Distractible with Julie Skolnick, MA, JDIn today’s episode we talk to Julie Skolnick, founder of With Understanding Comes Calm.
Julie guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains educators and advises professionals on how to bring out the best in, and raise self-confidence of, the 2e people in their lives.
Julie talks to us about her new book, "Gifted and Distractible". She talks to us about what 2e means, her Cycle for Success model, the overexcitability of gifted folks, asynchronous development, and how to advocate for ourselves and others.
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Gifted UnleashedGifted Unleashed: We went through a "Positive Disintegration"Ever felt like a square peg in a round hole? Maybe it's not you, maybe it's your giftedness. I, Nadja, once wrestled with this notion, but through my journey of self-discovery, I've come to embrace my giftedness and ADHD, viewing them as unique strengths rather than limitations. Join me on this exciting journey of Gifted Unleashed, where we talk about personal experiences of how we navigate the world as gifted and 2e individuals.The Gifted Unleashed podcast is not just about me and my guests sharing our stories. It's a platform for all of us to connect...2023-12-1010 min