MCGT 2022 Fall Speaker Series
Neurodivergent "Adulting" Made Easier:
Equipping gifted kids for the adult world
Saturday, October 15th
9:00-11:00am via Zoom
Presenter: Amanda Morin, Author of Adulting made Easier
Supported by:
Robbinsdale Chapter and St. Paul Parent/Kid Group of MCGT
We are grateful for their support of this event which makes it possible for MCGT members to attend free.
So-called "adulting" is hard, but it can be even harder when you have the asynchronous development that often comes with being gifted. Preparing neurodivergent kids for the adult world can be challenging. Gifted kids intuitively understand so many things, but the skills needed to transition into the adult world aren't always intuitive. So what do our kids need to know and how can we support them in gaining those skills? Amanda Morin will share information and strategies to support building the skills our kids need to launch into the world.
Amanda Morin empowers parents and educators to affirm the pivotal roles they play in children’s education. In her previous role of Director of Thought Leadership at Understood.org, Amanda helped build knowledge about neurodiversity. Amanda is the author of five books including Adulting Made Easy: Things Someone Should Have Told You About Getting Your Grown-Up Act Together. She provides education and training to parents of children with disabilities and leads multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing Individual Family Service Plans.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022, 9-11am, Online via Zoom
Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event.
Who: All those interested in supporting gifted students – parents, educators, other caregivers and professionals welcome!
Cost:
FREE for MCGT members, Registration Required
You must be registered to receive the Zoom link and to have access to the video recording.
Video Recording is available for four months after the event.
$20 for non-members
Access to recording after the event is not available to non-members.
Join MCGT now to get the member rate. MCGT Membership Benefits
Financial assistance is available from the Betty Johnson Scholarship Fund: Families with gifted and talented children should not be restricted in their participation in MCGT activities because of limited funds. Therefore, the MCGT Board will accept requests for financial assistance which would enable families to attend events sponsored by MCGT, such as the annual conference or speaker events. MCGT also accepts requests for financial assistance for MCGT membership fees.
Submit a request from the Betty Johnson Scholarship Fund
Questions? Email info@mcgt.net
