Webinar: Dr. Matt Zakreski, “CAN we all just get along?”
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Zoom
Gifted and neurodivergent people can struggle to make and keep social connections. These challenges stem from both biological (developmental asynchrony) and behavioral (intensity, cognitive rigidity) aspects. This presentation will explore the root causes behind social challenges in neurodivergent students and then explore some strategies to build the skills necessary to sustain healthy social relationships. Because a gifted person’s skills can get them many opportunities, but they will need to have social skills to keep those chances.
Presenter: Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, a professor, an author, and a researcher. He has spoken hundreds of times all over the world about supporting neurodivergent kids. Dr. Zakreski is a member of Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC), and Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE). Dr. Zakreski graduated from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology (IGCP) in 2016. He is the co-founder of The Neurodiversity Collective: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/.
Please register via https://gc3saobc.wildapricot.org/event-5687995
This event is free for GCABC Members in good standing, $15 for non-members.
Space is limited: register soon!
