Gifted Children's Association of British Columbia Events,News Webinar: You Don’t Need to be a “Genius” to Understand Gifted Individuals

Webinar: You Don’t Need to be a “Genius” to Understand Gifted Individuals


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Saturday, September 17, 9:00 am on Zoom

Gifted and twice-exceptional students are an underserved and misunderstood population within clinical and school psychology. Using psycho-educational data to inform diagnosis is a key skill for all practitioners, especially given how psychologists often find themselves in leadership positions. The “gifted brain” has aspects that are quantifiably different than neurotypical brains and those differences can manifest as challenging diagnostic considerations. This presentation will inform discussions on treatment, education, diagnosis, and day-to-day living. All are welcome!

Matthew Zakreski, PsyD is a high energy, creative clinician who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his clients.  He specializes in working with children and adolescents, as well as their families, in providing therapy and conducting psychological evaluations. ​Dr. Matt thrives in supporting young people in understanding, developing, and celebrating their unique brains and ways of operating in their world. He is best known for his work with Gifted individuals and in being an advocate forimplementing high-level supports and understanding of Gifted needs.  He is an active in multiple Gifted organizations around the country.

Registration is free for GCABC members, and $10.00 for non-members. Register at https://gc3saobc.wildapricot.org/event-4954348 .