The Autism Society Event and Education Recordings Archive

This session will take participants on an exciting examination of respectful, developmentally appropriate interventions for those on the neurodevelopmental spectrum, and those only lucky enough to be their classmates. Twice exceptional individuals and their families, and their interactions with the systems that should be supporting them will be discussed. Session will focus on the ways in which current educational standards, with their associated measures and mandates misses a large portion of the talented and challenged students who are bright, not broken. These students have the ability to be incredibly successful academically, with the appropriate intervention and the appropriate supports. Particular focus will be placed on a multi-dimensional measure to assure capturing the varied and intricate profiles of these incredibly complex individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders of relating and communicating. A developmental intervention plan is created from this easy, complete assessment, and put into place with the support of educators. The session will also directly address family and parenting issues with the talented and complex children, with a focus on the strengths of these individuals and the roles that families play in the support of their twice exceptional children. Video will be shown to illustrate key points, and discussion with mothers and clinicians will be part of the session.

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