Half-Day Workshop: What Parents and Educators Need to Know About Smart Kids 

Many people are surprised to learn that their bright children’s unique “quirks” are actually well-studied social & emotional behavior patterns that appear across large populations of highly intelligent children. Whether it’s refusing to wear shirts with buttons or tags, overreacting to the slightest criticism, gravitating to play with older children, anxiety about trying something new, or preferring a book to a playdate, these and many other perplexing behaviors are common in this population. Learn the latest neuroscience and research about what’s normal, what to expect as they grow, and why genuine challenge is vitally important for kids’ social and emotional development, as well as developing their academic talents, from the preschool and elementary years through high school and beyond.

Topics include:

• The IQ bell curve, asynchrony, family inheritance, the inside scoop on testing
• Twice exceptional (2e) including spotlights on stealth dyslexia, vision processing, and central auditory processing disorders
• Emotional characteristics, including sensitivity, intensity, perfectionism
• Over-excitabilities (OE)
• Executive function delays
• Social development timeline and typical social development challenges
• School program choices and placement considerations
• Developing grit & growth mindset, underachievement

The workshop format provides time to dig into deeper content and engage in guided discussion with other parents and educators. The goal of this workshop is to give you research-based perspectives and new tools for your toolbox, whether you are a parent or an educator.

$40 adult registration ($10 for a second family member).
Advance registration is strongly recommended. Space is limited.

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