Parenting, ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD, More

RUINING CHILDHOODS? A writer at The New York Times sees problems stemming from “a fundamental shift in the way we view children and child-rearing, and the way this shift has transformed our schools, our neighborhoods and our relationships to one another and our communities.” She believes the changes have made kids unhappy and “not O.K.” Some of her suggestions: more free play and independence for kids; and more chances for kids to “learn to be people.” Find her reasoning.

APP FOR PEOPLE ON THE SPECTRUM — by a teenager on the spectrum. Forbes describes how an 18-year-old has developed an iOS app to help those on the spectrum with day-to-day life — tracking mood, keeping organized, and avoiding burnout. Read more.

DYSLEXIC ADVANTAGE has a new newsletter out focused on back to school. Find it.

SENG WEBINAR. On August 27, the organization Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted has scheduled a webinar titled “Teaching Executive Function Skills: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Implementation with 2e Learners.” A fee applies. More information.

BELIN-BLANK CENTER. This organization at the University of Iowa has put together a list of free guidebooks and resources for the parents of gifted and 2e children. Sources include the Center itself as well as the Davidson Institute. Find out more.

ADDITUDE says that its most popular article last week was “7 Reasons Why You Need to Advocate More than Other Parents.” We’ll bet you know lots of them — but which of the others might be useful to you? Find the article.

Spotlight on 2e Series

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