Twice Exceptional: Exploring and Living with Neurodiversity

Neurodivergent students often face difficulties when preparing for standardized tests. In this episode, Cate tackles if there is a need for standardized testing, how to set up accommodations for the SAT/ACT, and a few study tips for neurodiverse students.

To help address these topics, Cate is joined by her sister Grace Dunn, founder of Crownridge Coaching. Grace is a National Merit Scholar who scored a perfect 800 on SAT Math and earned early admission to Columbia University. Grace specializes in elite, one-on-one SAT, ACT, and PSAT tutoring for high-achieving students — including those whose scores don't yes reflect their capabilities. Grace provides her insights on the test prep process and shares some stories about being the non-neurodivergent sibling of a 2e kid.

Learn more about Grace's work at https://crownridgecoaching.com/.

College is a big change for any student, but the process can be even more difficult for the neurodiverse. In this episode, Cate is joined by Coach Jo, an education consultant who specializes in working with neurodivergent kids, to discuss finding the right college for you, and how to make the college transition as smooth as possible.

Everyone loves to see themselves represented in media. In this episode, Cate spoke to Nicola Rose, director of the movie Magnetosphere, a movie about a teenage girl with synesthesia. They talk about what synesthesia is and how to what it means to see yourself represented in the media you consume.

Anxiety and ADHD overlap often, and this can be difficult to manage. In this episode, Cate talks about this common comorbidity and shares some advice on how to manage both from her own experiences and from research.

(Apologies for any audio problems, I am in the process of changing softwares.)

Cate talked to Ronnie about his experiences with Tourettes during school, from high school to a PHD. He shares insights about what tics feel like and his passion for studying neuroscience.

In this episode (recorded at the end of September) Cate discusses a little bit about moving into college and the things she learned along the way.

Cate talk with high school senior Rex about dysgraphia and how 504 plans have helped throughout his journey with dysgraphia and ADHD.

Cate interviewed Julie Skolnick, founder of With Understanding Comes Care and author Gifted and Distractible. She talks about 2e kids and adults and strategies for their future.

Cate spoke with Manisha about how to teach gifted and 2e kids.

Cate talks with mother and son Lynn and Jonathan about their book, and how Jonathan’s own experiences influenced their book.

Check out the book! https://robbythetaxi.com

Cate talks to Sara Haberson, a college counselor who used to work in college admissions, about how neurodivergence can affect college applications.

Jo and Cal talk about hyperfixations and perceptions of Neurodiversity.

Cate interviews teenagers Jo (who has ADHD) and Cal (who has functional neurological disorder). They discuss friendship and social lives. Part 1

Cate goes on a bit of a tangent about how girls have a harder time getting diagnosed with ADHD due to the expeditions of being a problem child.

Cate interviews Dan and Meli Povenmire, creator and voice actor from Hamster and Gretel, on their ADHD.

Cate talks to Kate Witt about her dyslexia and her choice of career as a Speech Language Pathologist.

To celebrate a year of podcasts, Cate reviews some of her interviews over the past year.

Cate talks to her brother about representation of ADHD in movies, books, and TV.

Cate talks to Emas about their experiences with autism as a high schooler, why concerts are terrible, and why My Little Pony helped them make friends.

Cate talks with Ann about teaching special education as an ADHD adult.