Today, we’re talking to Aurora Remember Holtzman.
Aurora is a school psychologist, host of the “Embracing Intensity” podcast, and a twice exceptional mother of a twice exceptional son. They both have ADHD and giftedness. 
In today’s episode, we’re talking ADHD and giftedness through the lens of someone who’s living it.  We explore growing up gifted, impulsiveness vs impulsiveness, the value of teachers who “get” your kid, and the importance of learning to self-regulate as a parent.
 
Guest Links:
Aurora's Website: http://www.auroraremember.com
Embracing Intensity Podcast:  http://www.auroraremember.com/embracing-intensity 

 
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In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
Growing up Gifted with ADHD
High achievers will achieve regardless of supports
Gifted kids struggling with Executive Function of Social Skills need support
The value of growing up with a foundation of acceptance and love
Adulting can be a challenge
Aurora’s son being too distractible to nurse
The effects of missing meds
Missing meds is not an excuse for poor behavior
Looking for the off-kilter reasons for behavior
Compulsive or Impulsive?
Looking at behavior through the lens of Dopamine
Relationships with teachers affects engagement
Exponential reactions to stressors
“Self Reg” by Stuart Shanker
It's hard to not escalate when your kid is melting down
The importance of learning to self-regulate as a parent
Weaknesses as the flipside of a strengths