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    • February 23, 2024
    • April 26, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • via Zoom
    Register


    ADHD and Gifted MCGT Professional Series – Winter 2024


    February 23, March 28, April 26
    12:00pm - 2:00pm Central Time via Zoom


    Co-Sponsored by the Minnesota Dept of Education
    and Cottonwood Center


    This 3-part series provides a high-level exploration of the gifted child with ADHD.  From twice exceptional (2e) experts in neuropsychology, education, and psychiatry, we will examine the complexities of the diagnosis and comprehensive interventions. Educators and mental health professionals will develop a deeper understanding and expand strategies to support this 2e population.



    Friday, February 23, 2024; 12:00pm - 2:00 pm CST
    Presenter: Dr. Liz Adams

     

    Dr. Liz Adams, owner of MN Neuropsychology, will explore the diagnostic process for distinguishing ADHD, giftedness and the 2e experience of being gifted and ADHD.

     

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understand the differential diagnosis of ADHD and giftedness.
    • Recognize how intensities present similarly and differentially between ADHD and Gifted 
    • Know the tools of assessment that are core to diagnosis and differentiation between gifted only, ADHD, and ADHD/2e
    • Understand the current developments in the neuropsychology of ADHD

     

    Thursday, March 28, 2024; 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
    Presenter: Dr. Ana Bartz

     

    Dr. Ana Bartz DNP APRN FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner at Psychological Consultation Specialists, will outline her process for medication interventions and other treatment considerations for 2e individuals. 

     

    Learning Objectives:

    • Consider the treatment and Interventions from a biological, educational, family, and psychological perspective
    • Improve knowledge of medication interventions for 2e children with ADHD

     

    Friday, April 26, 2024; 12:00pm – 2:00pm CDT
    Presenter: Dr. Matt Fugate

     

    Dr. Matt Fugate, Provost of Bridges School of Cognitive Diversity, will present best practices in educational interventions and accommodations for “ADHG  - Attention Divergent Hyperactive Gifted” learners.

     

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understand the differences in development of executive functioning and how gifted might develop skills differently
    • Learn about the concept of “ADHG” and how educators and practitioners can use this concept in their work with 2e students
    • Develop a set of tools that educators and community mental health providers can both use to work together for best support of gifted and ADHD students 


    This series has been specifically designed for mental health professionals working with gifted and twice exceptional people. We welcome participation from GT Coordinators.


    All sessions will be via Zoom and recorded for access outside of the scheduled presentation time. 


    Continuing Education hours (CEUs) have been approved by the MN Board of Psychology (log #202401.230) and are available from Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). CEU documentation will be sent directly to participants. 


    Presenters:

    Liz Adams, Ph.D. is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, and owner of Minnesota Neuropsychology. She has been practicing neuropsychology for 16 years, and she is passionate about finding new ways to think creatively about ADHD and other aspects of neurodiversity. Prior to founding Minnesota Neuropsychology, Dr. Adams practiced as a neuropsychologist for 12 years at the Minnesota Epilepsy Group, where she specialized in providing cognitive assessments for children and adolescents with seizure disorders.

    Ana Bartz DNP APRN FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. At Psychology Consultation Specialists she manages emotional and behavioral health concerns through a holistic approach using evidence-based practices and a strong commitment to educate patients and families.  She also teaches at Gustavus Adolphus College as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and chairs their Nursing Leadership Council.

    C. Matthew Fugate, Ph. D., is Provost and Chief Academic Officer at The Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education. He received his doctorate in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies from Purdue University. His primary area of research has focused on students who are gifted with ADHD, including an examination of the relationship between working memory and levels of creative thinking in gifted students with ADHD. He has published numerous articles, book chapters, and books related to his work.



    Fee:   $150 For all 3 Sessions

              $100 for MCGT Professional Members
    Not a MCGT Professional member? Join online now!

              $50 for Undergraduate or Graduate Students


    Questions? Email info@mcgt.net

    • April 04, 2024
    • May 09, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • via Zoom
    Register


    Gifted Roads ~ Support & Resources for Gifted and Multi-Exceptional People



     

    Caregiver Conversations: Parenting in the Adult Years


    6 Sessions
    Thursdays, April 4 - May 9th
    5:30 - 7:00pm CDT (UTC -5)


    They’re always your child, but now they are an adult. How does your relationship change and evolve in a positive way?  How do you navigate the rough times? We’ll talk about strategies for communicating with your gifted adult children and what you can learn from each other and about yourselves. Join us for shared stories, collective wisdom, less frustration, and more laughter. 

     

    Participants will receive weekly discussion summaries and access to a shared folder of resources curated specifically for the interests and needs of the group.

     

    Topics include:

    1. Traits of Gifted Adult Children

    2. Evolving Family Relationships

    3. The Journey from Active Parent to Mentor Parent

    4. Rethinking Communication with Your Gifted Adult Kids

    5. The Bumpy Road to Wisdom 

    6. Who Are We Now?

     

    Date:  Thursdays, April 4th through May 9th  

    Time:  5:30 to 7:00 pm Central Daylight Time (UTC -5)

    Discussion Guides:  Carol Malueg and Joan Larson

    Cost:  $180 per household (parenting and caregiving partners welcome)
    Contact support@giftedroads.com for scholarship availability or if you’d like to provide a scholarship for another attendee.

    Location:  Virtual—a Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the first meeting

    Questions?  Email carol@malueg.com



    Carol Malueg, M.A., GCT, 2e,  is a learning coach and consultant, specializing in gifted and twice-exceptional education and support. Carol serves on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) and the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF).  She was honored with the MCGT Friend of the Gifted Award in 2020.  Carol has trained hundreds of Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Model Parent Group Facilitators worldwide and was awarded the SENG Presidential Award for Distinguished Service in 2021. She has worked on three Javits Grant research projects focused on improving identification of and services for gifted at-risk students.  Her company, Gifted Roads, addresses the gifted and multi-exceptional experience across the lifespan.https://giftedroads.com



    Joan Larson is a gifted education specialist with Minnetonka Public Schools in Minnesota.  She was an elementary classroom teacher for ten years, and has been a gifted education specialist for thirty years.   Joan earned her Master’s Degree in Gifted, Creative, and Talented education from the University of St. Thomas.  She has worked full-time work with gifted and talented students and their families in a variety of capacities, including program and curriculum development, coaching fellow teachers, and helping families navigate school with their gifted children.  She has trained hundreds of SENG Model Parent Group Facilitators and led SMPGs with participants from all over the world.




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