#067 How to Express Your Gifted Self with Digital Music & Art w/ Johannes Dreyer
Release Date: 10/25/2022
#092 ADHD in Gifted Individuals: Insights w/ William Curb
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In this episode, Sophia welcomes William Curb, the creator and host of the 'Hacking Your ADHD' podcast. They discuss the journey of discovering and managing ADHD from lived experiences, the importance of understanding, good strategies, tools and medication. William shares that recognition and acceptance of having ADHD, alongside building routines and accountability, are crucial for effective management. They explore the misconceptions around ADHD, the different ways it manifests in children and adults, and the strengths that can arise from well-managed ADHD. - - - - Enjoyed the podcast?...
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#091 From Frustration to Fascination: Guiding Gifted Kids w/ Dr. Joanne Foster
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In this episode, Dr. Joanne Foster, an expert in gifted education and author, shares her journey and insights into supporting the wellbeing of gifted children. Originating from a classroom experience that sparked her interest in gifted education, Dr. Foster dives into topics such as motivating gifted children, the importance of finding an optimal match between a child's interests and their learning tasks, and avoiding the potential pitfalls of labeling children with 'potential.' Dr. Foster discusses her books on procrastination and offers practical tips for parents to help their gifted...
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#090 Gifted but Struggling: A Deep Dive into Underachievement w/ Brianne Hudak
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In this insightful podcast episode, Sophia welcomes Brianne Hudak, a seasoned educator and current doctoral student specializing in educational leadership, to discuss underachievement among gifted students. Brianne shares her extensive experience in various educational roles and her dedication to supporting gifted and talented students. The conversation explores the reasons behind gifted underachievement, its impact on mental health, educational strategies to address it, and the long-term effects into adulthood. - - - - Enjoyed the podcast? Subscribe & leave us a review! 5...
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#089 When Sounds Hurt: Misophonia w/ Dr Heidi Lack
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In this episode, host Sophia welcomes Dr. Heidi Lack, psychologist and registered art therapist with over three decades of extensive clinical experience. Dr. Lack shares her expertise in behavioural medicine, sensory sensitivities, and neurodiversity, discussing her personal journey and unique experiences with giftedness and misophonia. The conversation delves deep into the complex nature of misophonia, its impact, and effective interventions. Dr. Lack also explains how the condition intersects with empathy and sensory processing, offering valuable insights and practical strategies...
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#088 New Season, New Energy: Embracing 2024 with Our Gifted Kids
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Welcome to the New Season of Our Gifted Kids Podcast! Join Sophia Elliott as she kicks off a new season of the Our Gifted Kids Podcast. Reflecting on a challenging yet transformative 2023, Sophia shares her journey of personal growth and the balancing act of parenting gifted, neurodivergent children. Learn about exciting new updates, including upcoming episodes, and new course offerings. Sophia also extends heartfelt gratitude to her listeners and the gifted community for their unwavering support. Tune in for a year full of insightful collaborations, resources, and the relentless pursuit to...
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#087 Unpacking dangerous myths about gifted & 2E boys w/ Deborah Gennarelli
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#087 Unpacking dangerous myths about gifted & 2E boys w/ Deborah Gennarelli In this episode, we’re talking to Deborah Gennarelli about gifted and twice exceptional (2E) boys. A great episode unpacking those dangerous myths about gifted boys, diving into what makes them different, and providing real hands-on strategies to walk away with. Memorable quote… “ “I've particularly noticed, with the boys that I worked with, the emotional intensity. So these students think and feel deeply and often differently than other children. This is especially true for 2E boys who are wrestling with...
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#086 What is living with ADHD really like? w/ Meghann Birks
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In this episode we’re talking to coach Meghann Birks about being gifted and having ADHD, late-in-life diagnosis, lived experience of ADHD, how we can manage from day to day, the challenges, the strengths, parenting and so much more. Memorable quote… “ “I think that the flip side of this is that there are things I found challenging as an adult and as a mother, that when I started to really understand my brain, the perspective changed. And then there was another layer of perspective shift for me that came when I started to do the work on reparenting myself. My 10-year-old son is...
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#085 How to Use Creativity for Learning Differences & Executive Function w/ Dr Victoria Waller
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In this episode, we’re talking to the vibrant and dynamic Dr. Victoria Waller about how to use creativity and a gifted child's interests to work on learning differences or practice executive function skills. An episode full of great ideas. You can find Dr. Waller's ebook Memorable quote… “ “So any parent that thinks, but I'm not creative, forget it. I've never met a child that can't build something.” - Dr. Victoria Waller “Every child wants to learn and it's hard for them, some of them, and it looks like they don't want to, but they do want to. I think the children with...
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#084 Executive Function Strategies for your Gifted & ADHD Kids w/ Dr Marnie Cumner
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Join Dr Marnie Cumner to learn more about executive function in gifted, ADHD and autistic kids and adults and get lots of strategies and tips. Memorable quote… “ “Executive functioning is that term that relates to the set of thinking skills that are responsible for things like planning, organisation, getting started on things, finishing things, regulating your own attention, regulating your own behaviours and emotions. So it's the overarching skills that help to organise us and organise our thinking.” - Dr Marnie Cumner Bio… Dr Marnie Cumner is a Clinical Neuropsychologist on...
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#083 The 5 Levels of Giftedness - All Grown Up w/ Dr Deborah Ruf
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In our GAW episode, we’re talking to Dr Deborah Ruf about the 5 Levels of Giftedness and her new book which follows those original children who are now all grown up. Memorable quote… “ “So, those are the five levels and you really can find lists of those with lots of details and early milestones and that's how I created it. It was after I looked at the milestones of children over the years and what they were like when they were born and what they were like when they were three months old and six months old, and then a year and then two years, and see what they are like. And...
info_outlineIt’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme.
As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts. Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy!
Podcast Line Up
- Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy
- Monday
- #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ Kate Donohue
- Tuesday
- #066 Why Gifted Folk Need Board Games! w/ Justin Ratcliff
- Wednesday
- #067 How to Express Your Gifted Self with Digital Music & Art w/ Johannes Dreyer
- Thursday
- #068 A Higher Skate of Mind for Gifted Kids w/ Josh Smith
- Friday
- #069 Why Dungeons & Dragons is Gifted Bliss w/ Sam Young
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- Sign up for free virtual events at Gifted Talented Neurodiverse Awareness Week
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- Marc Smolowitz & The G Word
- Kate Donohue & Dynamic Parenting
- Justin Ratcliff’s Favourite Board Game Links:
- boardgameoracle.com
- boardgamegeek.com
- Johannes Dreyer & Beat Frequency Mentoring
- Josh Smith & Free Mind Skate School
- Sam Young & Young Scholars Academy
Bio
Johannes Dreyer
Johann Dreyer is a South African-born music producer, educator and expressive therapist. Johann's ethos can be defined as: "Ask not what the pen does to the paper, instead ask what the paper does for the pen."
Johann's diverse experience and formal qualifications provide a broad perspective when working with clients, creating an interactive and personalised experience. Johann has a great passion for working with neurodiverse people, assisting with creative expression and emotional well-being.
For the past six years, Johann has provided a person-centered approach utilizing modern technology to facilitate music production or digital art sessions. Client outcomes have included public performances, art exhibitions and the formal release of music on public platforms.
He has been involved in the music industry for the past 15 years and teaching for the last eight years. He actively creates music and art and amongst his qualifications has completed a Master of Creative Industries and a Bachelor of Audio Production.
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