Have we inadvertently harmed our children by taking away play time? Does our tendency to make decisions for our kids, instead of allowing them to make their own choices, negatively impact executive function? Mead Poszlay, middle school learning specialist for an independent school district in the midwest, joins us to share results of her study of student choice and unstructured, free time.
About the guest - Mead Poszlay is a middle school learning specialist for Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS). She has a Master of Science (M.S.) in School Psychology & Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Bucknell University. Mead is also a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Host Emily Kircher-Morris has dual Masters degrees in Counseling and Education, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and specializes in the area of giftedness throughout the lifespan. She founded the non-profit organization The Gifted Support Network, is the owner of Unlimited Potential Counseling & Education Center, and is the mother of three gifted children.
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Advocating for Neurodivergent Kids at School
A Guide to School Counseling In a Neurodiverse World
Autistic Voices: Bridging the Communication Gap
Improving Math Education for Neurodivergent Learners
Neurodivergence and The Double Empathy Problem
The Gifted Experience: Reframing Emotional Intensity
The Body-Brain Connection: Somatic Strategies for Well-Being
Do You Hear What I Hear: Exploring Auditory Processing Differences
The Tricky Relationship Between Addiction and Neurodiversity
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Measuring Thinking Rather Than Knowledge with Dr. Jack Naglieri (part 1)
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Experiential Therapy: Less Talk & More Action
Bridging Brains and Hearts: Trauma and Neurodiversity
Decoding ADHD in Children: Early Diagnosis, Leveraging Strengths
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