Nothing’s ever easy, is it? Not even school, where you’d expect your kids to excel.
Their brains are steel traps—for what interests them. Their focus is unshakeable—when it’s on what they want. Their hunger for knowledge is insatiable—when it’s a favorite topic. So what do you do when a gifted mind doesn’t fit the world’s expectations?
Educating a differently-Wired Child Requires Three Things:
Flexibility
Differently-wired children thrive in a custom blend of structure and flexibility. Knowing when to bend is as vital as having a designated way to go
ingenuity
From interest-led learning to rabbit-hole research, differently-wired kids flourish when provided with experience-based and delight-directed learning
advocacy
The world’s perception of the differently-wired is a stark contrast from reality. As a parent, you are also part advocate. Your child (and your family) has rights
Flexibility
Here’s everything you need to know about educating, inspiring, and advocating for the differently-wired child, at home and at school
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Encouraging Critical Thinking
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Educational Resources and Activities
Homeschool How-To
Educational Concerns: Classroom
Gifted/2E Advocacy
Educational Activities: Reading
Educational Activities: Writing
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