Gift-a-Palooza 2023
Gifted & Thriving's 2nd Annual Virtual Summit on Giftedness & Neurodiversity
This 3-day celebration is dedicated to helping individuals and families in our Gifted and Multi-Exceptional community move from a place of surviving to thriving – by coming together to share and explore our unique experiences, challenges and joys.
Register today to access 30+ recordings from the live event!
REGISTER NOWWho is This Summit For?
The Gift-a-Palooza is designed for those in Gifted/Multi-Exceptional community as well as those who are looking to learn more about Giftedness and Neurodiversity, including:
- Gifted and Multi-Exceptional individuals and families
- Health professionals
- Educators and school professionals
- Community workers and caregivers
and more!
BRINGING A GROUP?
Contact us to learn more about our group discounts!
ALL PARTICIPANTS GET ALL ACCESS:
✔️ 3 DAYS OF LIVE PRESENTATIONS
Experience the 3-day event with LIVE presentations by top experts in the fields of Giftedness and Multi-Exceptionality.
✔️ LIVE Q&As
Participate in LIVE Q&A sessions with the experts following each session.
✔️ RECORDINGS TO KEEP
Unlimited access to OVER 35 speaker recordings, which are all yours to keep!
✔️ AN ACCESSIBLE PORTAL
Watch, listen and/or read the transcripts in an accessible, easy-to-use, secure, and personal portal, which is accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device!
✔️ COMMUNITY & CONNECTION
Learning, connection and support with others in the incredible Gifted and 2e community! (Don't forget to join our Social Hour!)
Meet the Hosts!
Hello, and welcome!
We are so thrilled to be here with you on this journey of learning, supporting, understanding and THRIVING as a gifted, multi-exceptional / neurodiverse individual. We get it! With our family of 7 (now, thankfully it is growing!), we have literally experienced it all. And we know just how hard it is to barely survive in a world that does not understand us.
We are so excited for our 2nd annual Gift-a-Palooza event, where we will be learning together, sharing and just feeling a sense of community together. Let's make this the best experience possible. We hope you join us!
Speakers & Topics
"From Surviving to Thriving"
February 2-4, 2023
Can't attend the live events? No problem!
Register to get access to the recordings!
Keynote Speakers
![Dr. Matt Zakreski Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/nilVcpmbSZq3vjOIxXJB_Dr._Matt_Zakreski_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Matt Zakreski
Thursday, Feb 2
I'm in the Business of Hope: How to Keep Believing When Things Feel Impossible
![Emily Kircher-Morris Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/V7AvBoHRey5yluh8iBu0_Emily_Kircher-Morris_-_square.jpg)
Emily Kircher-Morris
Friday, Feb 3
Life at Both Ends of the Bell Curve
![Dr. Joy Lawson Davis Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/3d0D7DVpQWm4zjgU2Ec2_Dr._Joy_Lawson_Davis_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Joy Lawson Davis
Saturday, Feb 4
A Shifting Tide: Creating Conditions Where Diverse Neurodiverse Communities Grow, Survive, Create, and Thrive!
Live Presentation Speakers
![Dianne Allen Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/emjKbXPhSQOGhe8ENzLN_Dianne_Allen_-_square.jpg)
Dianne Allen
Thursday, Feb 2
Intuition and Creativity: How to Thrive While Embracing Multipotentialities
![Dr. Paul Beljan Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/j2UFKSuyQ2KoljaeiHh1_Dr._Paul_Beljan_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Paul Beljan
Saturday, Feb 4
A Brain Based Approach to the Management of Asynchronous Development and Emotion Outcomes in Gifted Children
![Jacqueline Byrne Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/d05ny9y0TauAcFpeBsLF_Jacqueline_Byrne_-_square_1.jpg)
Jacqueline Byrne
Saturday, Feb 4
College Admissions Testing for 2e Students
![Dr. Jaime Castellano Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/RvLpOUsPSk6dAsGjYbET_Dr._Jaime_Castellano_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Jaime Castellano
Thursday, Feb 2
Barrio Boys: Poor, Gifted, Hispanic: Implications for Social and Emotional Growth
![Linda Collins Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/gmQbWhSWTwmlhvaOTWzT_Linda_Collins_-_square.jpg)
Linda Collins
Saturday, Feb 4
Walk Out of a Meeting Smiling? Provocative Teaming Ideas for 2e Students, Parents, and Educators
![Austina De Bonte Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/3pm2WysQSnKLgjjMcbs2_Austina_De_Bonte_-_square.jpg)
Austina De Bonte
Friday, Feb 3
Getting to the Root of 2E: Beyond The Usual Suspects
![Dr. Erinn Fears Floyd Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/YVcBXBJQC6alGFuBOhgd_Dr._Erinn_Fears_Floyd_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Erinn Fears Floyd
Thursday, Feb 2
Finding and Supporting Genius: Equitable Gifted Identification of Neurodivergent African American and Latinx Students
![Deb Gennarelli Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/oOVIiblGQU2q8Sdy3m2P_Deb_Gennarelli_-_square.jpg)
Deborah Gennarelli
Thursday, Feb 2
Twice Exceptional Boys: A Roadmap to Getting it Right
![Gil Gershoni Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/Nm9PbSz23S2vemHQHGwx_Gil_Gershoni_-_square.jpg)
Gil Gershoni
Thursday, Feb 2
From Disability to Hyper-ability: An Interview with Gil Gershoni (hosted by Dr. Michael Postma)
![Dr. Cynthia Hansen Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/7IPBPTL9SkiebXlGOZ6t_Dr._Cynthia_Hansen_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Cynthia Hansen
Thursday, Feb 2
Exploring Diverse Minds: Using Gameplay to Help Twice-Exceptional Learners Embrace Positive Self-Identities
![Dr. Cynthia Hansen Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/kMJONNhoSVGfMYbQ5FEu_P._Susan_Jackson_-_square.jpg)
P. Susan Jackson
Saturday, Feb 4
Aligning With the Profound Learning Code of Each (matchless) Gifted Child: A Reimagination of Purpose
![Dr. Jessical Koehler Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/f6XBUrSTIuvJK8EUXLNA_Dr._Jessica_Koehler_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Jessica Koehler
Friday, Feb 3
Twice Exceptional: Not Otherwise Specified: Raising Orchids in a Field of Dandelions
![Eric Windhorst Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/z3PsLtBEQImP9BCKUWAP_Dr._Jessica_Manzone_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Jessica Manzone
Friday, Feb 3
The Home and Community Connections Model: Creating Culturally Sustainable Instruction for 2e Students (Presenting with Dr. Julia Nyberg)
![Rebecca Niederlander Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/sSLTk4DoT0C0sipyth71_Rebecca_Niederlander_-_square.jpg)
Rebecca Niederlander
Friday, Feb 3
Chronically Gifted, Chronically Ill
![Dr. Julia Nyberg Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/zFWyRr67QcCepfgWNX78_Dr._Julia_Nyberg_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Julia Nyberg
Friday, Feb 3
The Home and Community Connections Model: Creating Culturally Sustainable Instruction for 2e Students (Presenting with Dr. Jessica Manzone)
![Dr. Megan Parker Peters Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/9tdXNh8CSP2CePNXZhbR_Dr._Megan_Parker_Peters_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Megan Parker Peters
Friday, Feb 3
Assessing & Supporting 2e Learners: Guidance for Practitioners and Families
![Seth Perler Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/S46h1A2WSxSdJPWUJj9u_Seth_Perler_-_square.jpg)
Seth Perler
Saturday, Feb 4
How to Have a "Holistic" Approach to Supporting Executive Function
![Eric Windhorst Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/6siZTbXaT72xqTxpuDnp_Dr._Michael_Postma_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Michael Postma
Saturday, Feb 4
Understanding the G/2e Brain, Q&A with Doc P
![Paula Prober Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/icGgYxfSmW2j7fQZYJMD_Paula_Prober_-_square.jpg)
Paula Prober
Friday, Feb 3
Guidance for Gifted Adults: Understanding Your Rainforest Mind
![Debbie Reber Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/BKMFthMDRMaUInZMy5QN_Debbie_Reber_-_square.jpg)
Debbie Reber
Friday, Feb 3
Managing Our Energy & Emotional Resources
![Dr. Sharon Saline Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/fy7237WQDic2VrdnPzWL_Dr._Sharon_Saline_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Sharon Saline
Thursday, Feb 2
Reduce Conflict and Build Cooperation in Families with ADHD
![Day Sanchez Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/nAt5G27SAq2bdjOmNAe1_Day_Sanchez_-_square.jpg)
Day Sanchez
Saturday, Feb 4
Helping Gifted Children Thrive in the Age of Uncertainty
![Julie Skolnick Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/nKGwsKbvT2u4D2tON3EC_Julie_Skolnick_-_square.jpg)
Julie Skolnick
Friday, Feb 3
Cycle for Success: Teaching and Parenting 2e
![Marc Smolowitz Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/Ek8yyJVFSXGkfvrOFmEm_Marc_Smolowitz_-_square.jpg)
Marc Smolowitz
Friday, Feb 3
Bringing Giftedness, Equity & Joy Into Focus: Building a Better Future for Gifted, Talented & Neurodiverse Populations
![Todd Stanley Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/7qIaFTqDQFSq06j7MGSW_Todd_Stanley_-_square.jpg)
Todd Stanley
Thursday, Feb 2
Developing Grit in Gifted Students
![Christine Turo-Shields Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/J3sG1ApbTlmzQCJimrWW_Christine_Turo-Shields_-_square.jpg)
Christine Turo-Shields
Friday, Feb 3
The Gifted Journey of Existential Depression: Making Meaning out of Bittersweet Emotions
![Eric Windhorst Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/lnlGPfIWTu6MMyq5zqdY_Eric_Windhorst_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Eric Windhorst
Friday, Feb 3
Deep Roots and Wide Wings: Cultivating Authentic Growth in the Gifted
Pre-recorded Presentation Speakers
![Jonathan Plucker Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/ZQsBJmESQiOnjoLflyen_Jonathan_Plucker_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Jonathan Plucker
Helping Children Become More Creative
![Dr. Gail Post Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/fktwnbYrRzq2xn6kx6SN_Dr._Gail_Post_-_square.jpg)
Dr. Gail Post
How the Heck Do You Discipline a Gifted Child? Using Positive Strategies to Manage Misbehavior
![Lijnie Reijers Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/v3SVsIzKS9GDnm2QWrn9_Lijnie_Reijers_-_square.jpg)
Lijnie Reijers
Vulnerability vs. Resilience: Are the Gifted Better Equipped to Deal with Trauma?
![Samuel Young Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/f17bWwuTSQmEyN5Jea1I_Samuel_Young_-_square.jpg)
Samuel Young
RS2e: Reimagining Socializing for Twice-Exceptional Students
Special Events
![Gordon Smith's Portrait](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/2152440679/settings_images/58mgNIZmRca1MDCwrYVl_Gordon_Smith_-_square.jpg)
An Evening of Improv
Gordon Smith
Thursday, Feb 2
6:30 pm EST
Perfect is Boring. Improv Comedy for Gifted People.
![Image of young adults on a hill, talking and laughing](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2152440679/settings_images/214c-3182-ae2-d32-13b3732ca6_young_adults_panel_-_square_1_.jpg)
Young Adults Panel
Mia Abernathy, Ryan Kricker & Jordan O'Kelley
Friday, Feb 3
6:30 pm EST
Surviving to Thriving as a Teen/Young Adult
Event Schedule
& Presentation Descriptions:
Day 1 – Thursday, February 2, 2023
Day 2 – Friday, February 3, 2023
Day 3 – Saturday, February 4, 2023
BONUS Pre-Recorded Presentations
What do the terms Neurodivergent and Neurodiversity mean?
Traditionally, Neurodivergent is a term that refers to those persons whose 'neurological differences are to be recognized and respected as any other human variation.' Generally speaking, this always meant those with noticeable learning differences, such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD and others.
However, given new revelations in brain research (especially research pertaining to Gifted and/or Multi-Exceptional brains), we are seeing that Neurodiversity applies to a much broader group of people, which includes giftedness, trauma, anxiety, and even auditory or visual processing issues.
So what is Neurodiversity? It's complex. These brains are metaphysically different from their typical peers, and are thus Neurodivergent – which is what we're looking forward to addressing in-depth together in this summit!
Meet Our Sponsors:
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Amy Estersohn
Amy Estersohn helps teens find colleges that embrace their quirks and write college essays that celebrate their strengths.
Learn more at leadwithtalents.com.
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The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU
The Center for Gifted Studies has been serving children who are gifted and talented, their educators, and their parents for 40 years.
Learn more at
wku.edu/gifted.
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FlexSchool
A private school for gifted and 2e students searching to find their fit and thrive.
Learn more at
flexschool.net.
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Open Window School & Online
For gifted kids who love to learn.
Learn more at
openwindowschool.org
& openwindowonline.org.