BrainParty!

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Many podcasts talk to professionals about how to best help smart students who are not thriving in school, whether academically or socially. No one is talking to the students to find out what they care about and how they think we could better support them. Come laugh, cry, and ponder the universe with kids who can't think inside the box!

Jacqui & John Byrne


    • Jul 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 13m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


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    Just let me read!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 70:45


    Emma is an 11-year-old FlexSchool student who excels in reading, writing, and logical problem solving but struggles with ADHD. Jacqui talks with Emma about what being 2e means for kids. Then, Jacqui interviews Emma’s dad, Ben. Ben explains what it’s like to raise a 2e child and why teachers should take students’ criticism a little more personally.

    This is an Outrage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 93:01


    David is a middle schooler at FlexSchool who loves math, puzzles, and running a restaurant blog with his mom. He has had trouble with education before because past educators could not see past his energetic classroom behavior and difficulty socializing with peers to see his amazing talents. In this episode, he’ll talk with Jacqui about his gifts and his challenges with ADHD and ASD. Following David’s interview, David’s mom, Deborah, will tell Jacqui what she learned raising a child with gifts that everyone refused to see.

    How my brain works and why you can't hear it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 59:16


    Alexandra (grade 9) is a lover of all things Harry Potter, colorful, environmental, and artistic. Her challenges with ADHD and ASD have gotten in the way of classroom performance and social connections. Alexandra speaks powerfully about how adults can reach students like her.

    Do Bullies Ever Help?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 69:10


    A conversation with Teddy, Grade 7:A fantastic writer and budding engineer who has advice for teachers and parents who have students like him who are on the spectrum and have anxiety. His rough journey through school has given him insight into the ways we can all support students who are smart and quirky and challenged. Along the way, we discuss his latest science fiction story and the magnetic generator he’s developing.

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