Parenting with Impact

Ep 074: When Smart Kids Don’t Get Good Grades


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Matthew Zakreski, PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodiverse clients. He specializes in working with children and adolescents, as well as their families, in providing therapy and conducting psychological evaluations. He is proud to serve as a consultant to schools, a professor at the university level, and a researcher and author on his specialty, Giftedness. Dr. Zakreski is a member of Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC), and a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE). He has given professional talks, trainings, and keynote addresses at these organizations and others, including internationally. Dr. Zakreski is the co-founder and lead clinician at The Neurodiversity Collective, where he provides therapy, coaching, training, and psychological assessment. Listen to this enlightening Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Matt Zakreski about 2E kids and how to navigate the challenges of giftedness and neurodiversity, especially when your smart kid is having trouble at school.10 Parenting Tips for School Success with Complex KidsThere are only 10 tips in this FREE parent’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents -- and they’re the only ones you need to give you the foundation to help your kids find school success! Used by parents all over the world, you learn quick steps to lighten the load and help smart kids feel good about school again.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The difference between synchronous and asynchronous neurodevelopmentWhat are the layers of development, and how do 2E kids compare to others?How does the brain of a gifted child differ from others?Related Blogs:GEMO Up Until Now Connect with Dr. Matt:Website Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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